Mobility Radeon HD 4570 vs GeForce 9600M GT
Mobility Radeon HD 4570
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is positioned at rank 583 and the GeForce 9600M GT is on rank 640, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4570.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 22.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 4570 and GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT
The GeForce 9600M 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: 163 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 scores 150 versus the GeForce 9600M GT's 163 — the GeForce 9600M GT leads by 8.7%. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9600M GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 150 | 163+9% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs No (GeForce 9600M GT). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+173% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9600M GT launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9600M GT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers 22% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 | GeForce 9600M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-39% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0+22% | 8.2 |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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