Quadro FX 2800M vs Radeon HD 8570D
Quadro FX 2800M
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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 Quadro FX 2800M is positioned at rank 106 and the Radeon HD 8570D is on rank 123, so the Quadro FX 2800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8570D.
| Insight | Quadro FX 2800M | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2800M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 2800M and Radeon HD 8570D
Quadro FX 2800M
The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 8570D
The Radeon HD 8570D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 413 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 2800M scores 415 and the Radeon HD 8570D reaches 413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 2800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8570D uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570D). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570D).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 415 | 413 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+312% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 2800M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570D has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 2800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570D) — the Radeon HD 8570D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 2800M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 8570D's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 2800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 2800M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-6% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2+5% | 2.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 2800M | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GT200B | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #815 | #460 |
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