Radeon HD 5570 vs FirePro 3D V3800
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 Radeon HD 5570 is positioned at rank 201 and the FirePro 3D V3800 is on rank 238, so the 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 Radeon HD 5570
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 FirePro 3D V3800.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $80), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 561.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+561.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 Radeon HD 5570 and FirePro 3D V3800
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.
FirePro 3D V3800
The FirePro 3D V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5570 scores 476 and the FirePro 3D V3800 reaches 472 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 3D V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V3800). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V3800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 472 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+100% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+110% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 5570 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3800 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V3800) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V3800). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5570) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V3800). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5570 draws 294W versus the FirePro 3D V3800's 74W — a 119.6% difference. The FirePro 3D V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 74W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 6.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the FirePro 3D V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The FirePro 3D V3800 costs 85% less ($68 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 39.3 (FirePro 3D V3800) — the FirePro 3D V3800 offers 555% better value. The FirePro 3D V3800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | FirePro 3D V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-38% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $12-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 39.3+555% |
| Codename | Hemlock | Juniper |
| Release | November 18 2009 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #651 | #780 |
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