GeForce GT 540M vs Radeon HD 5570
GeForce GT 540M
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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 GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the Radeon HD 5570 is on rank 201, so the GeForce GT 540M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 540M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 540M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 540M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 540M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 165.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 GT 540M and Radeon HD 5570
GeForce GT 540M
The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.
Radeon HD 5570
The Radeon HD 5570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 540M scores 474 and the Radeon HD 5570 reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 5570 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 474 | 476 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1600 ×2+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+212% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80 ×2+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 320 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 540M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5570 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 540M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.4+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 540M) vs None (Radeon HD 5570). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 540M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 5570's 294W — a 141.9% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5+494% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 540M costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) — the GeForce GT 540M offers 163.3% better value. The GeForce GT 540M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-63% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8+163% | 6.0 |
| Codename | GK107 | Hemlock |
| Release | January 9 2013 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #792 | #651 |
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