GeForce 605
VS
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

GeForce 605 vs Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce 605

2012Core: 902 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

2013Core: 720 / 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 605 is positioned at rank 115 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is on rank 627, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
659%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
634%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
626%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
625%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
624%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
620%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
612%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
610%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
605%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
603%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
596%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
594%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
584%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
583%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
90%
#100
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
727%
#115
GeForce 605
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
100%
#116
Radeon HD 8410G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
99%
#117
RADEON HD6530D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
97%
#118
Moore Threads MTT S30
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
96%
#119
Radeon 535
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
95%
#122
GeForce GTS 450
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
94%
#123
Radeon HD 8570D
MSRP: $40|Avg: $15
94%
#125
Radeon HD 8650G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
91%
#126
GeForce GT 630
MSRP: $69|Avg: $20
90%
#128
Radeon HD 6770
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
90%
#129
GeForce GT 440
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
89%
#130
Radeon R7 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

#617
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
4825%
#619
4374%
#620
4363%
#624
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
3967%
#625
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
3940%
#627
100%
#628
GeForce 9500M GS
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
99%
#629
GeForce 8800 GS
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
98%
#631
GeForce 9800 GTX+
MSRP: $229|Avg: $50
95%
#632
Mobility Radeon X1700
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
95%
#633
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
94%
#634
GeForce 9300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
94%
#635
Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU
MSRP: $899|Avg: $400
93%
#636
GeForce 8400M G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
93%
#637
GeForce 8400M GS
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
92%
#638
Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
92%
#639
GeForce 9100
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
91%
#640
GeForce 8300
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
91%
#641
GeForce 9600M GT
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
91%
#642
Mobility Radeon HD 3430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 605.

InsightGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 605 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 605 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+62.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 605 and Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce 605

The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.

AMD

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 338 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 605 scores 330 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual reaches 338 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 605) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual).

FeatureGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
G3D Mark Score
330
338+2%
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 605 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 605) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
TDP
65W
50W-23%
Recommended PSU
250W-29%
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
1x 6-pin
Length
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
5.1
6.8+33%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 605 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual launched at $150 and now averages $50. The GeForce 605 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.0 (GeForce 605) vs 6.8 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual) — the GeForce 605 offers 61.8% better value. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce 605Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
MSRP
$30-80%
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$30-40%
$50
Performance per Dollar
11.0+62%
6.8
Codename
GK107
Release
June 5 2012
August 1 2013
Ranking
#837
#863