Mobility Radeon HD 4570 vs GeForce 8600M GT

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. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is positioned at rank #583 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4570

#573

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3548%

#575

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3216%

#576

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3208%

#580

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2917%

#581

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2897%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

99%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

98%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

96%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#595

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

92%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8600M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8600M GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Benchmark Check

GeForce 8600M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4570 and GeForce 8600M GT

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 150 points.

GeForce 8600M GT

The GeForce 8600M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 scores 150 versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 164 — the GeForce 8600M GT leads by 9.3%. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 8600M GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs 224 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
G3D Mark Score	150	164+9%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	G9x
Process Node	40 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	800+257%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8600M GT has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8600M GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
DirectX	10.1	11.1 (10_0)+10%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD (VP2).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
Encoder	UVD 2	—
Decoder	UVD 2	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 draws 50W versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs 350W (GeForce 8600M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4570	GeForce 8600M GT
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	3.0+173%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 8600M GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 8600M GT costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs Infinity (GeForce 8600M GT) — the GeForce 8600M GT offers Infinity% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).