Radeon HD 5570 vs GeForce GT 540M
Radeon HD 5570
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GeForce GT 540M
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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 GeForce GT 540M is on rank 172, so the GeForce GT 540M 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 GeForce GT 540M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 540M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 540M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 540M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 165.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GeForce GT 540M
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.
GeForce GT 540M
The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5570 scores 476 and the GeForce GT 540M reaches 474 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 540M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 384 (GeForce GT 540M). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 474 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+317% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+212% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce GT 540M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 540M) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 540M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+2% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+10% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5570) vs No (GeForce GT 540M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 540M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5570 draws 294W versus the GeForce GT 540M's 50W — a 141.9% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (GeForce GT 540M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 9.5+494% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 540M costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) — the GeForce GT 540M offers 163.3% better value. The GeForce GT 540M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | GeForce GT 540M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 15.8+163% |
| Codename | Hemlock | GK107 |
| Release | November 18 2009 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #651 | #792 |
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