
Mobility Radeon HD 5570 vs GRID K180Q

Mobility Radeon HD 5570
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GRID K180Q
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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 5570 is positioned at rank 431 and the GRID K180Q is on rank 381, so the GRID K180Q 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 5570
Performance Per Dollar GRID K180Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K180Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 5570.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 5570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $1,000), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4815.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4815.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 5570 and GRID K180Q

Mobility Radeon HD 5570
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 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: 525 points.

GRID K180Q
The GRID K180Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 534 points. Launch price was $1,875.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 525 and the GRID K180Q reaches 534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID K180Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 1,536 (GRID K180Q). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K180Q).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 534+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1536+92% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+104% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 128+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 512 KB (GRID K180Q) — the GRID K180Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 draws 50W versus the GRID K180Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (GRID K180Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+338% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID K180Q launched at $1000 and now averages $1000. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 costs 98% less ($980 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.5 (GRID K180Q) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 offers 5160% better value. The GRID K180Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | GRID K180Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-92% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-98% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3+5160% | 0.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | GK104 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #595 |
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