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Mobility Radeon HD 5570
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Radeon R7 M260
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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 Radeon R7 M260 is on rank 486, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 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 Radeon R7 M260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). 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 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| 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 $110), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 447.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+447.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) |
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 Radeon R7 M260
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.
Radeon R7 M260
The Radeon R7 M260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 527 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 525 and the Radeon R7 M260 reaches 527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 M260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 525 | 527 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+104% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 96 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260). Vulkan: No vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (FL11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | No | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M260's 75W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+50% | 7.0 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 and now averages $110. The Mobility Radeon HD 5570 costs 81.8% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5570) vs 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5570 offers 447.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-27% | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-82% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3+448% | 4.8 |
| Codename | Broadway | Opal |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #878 |
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