Quadro FX 3600M vs Radeon HD 5570
Quadro FX 3600M
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Radeon HD 5570
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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 3600M is positioned at rank 65 and the Radeon HD 5570 is on rank 201, so the Quadro FX 3600M 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 3600M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3600M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 5570 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 3600M and Radeon HD 5570
Quadro FX 3600M
The Quadro FX 3600M 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: 467 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 5570
The Radeon HD 5570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1600 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 294W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 476 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3600M scores 467 and the Radeon HD 5570 reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 5570 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 467 | 476+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1600 ×2+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+273% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3600M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5570 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 11.2 (11_0)+12% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 3600M) vs None (Radeon HD 5570). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 3600M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3600M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 5570's 294W — a 43.5% difference. The Quadro FX 3600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3600M) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-36% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5+56% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5570 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3600M | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GT200B | Hemlock |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #651 |
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