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Radeon HD 5570
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Quadro FX 1800M
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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 Quadro FX 1800M is on rank 62, so the Quadro FX 1800M 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 Quadro FX 1800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1800M 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 Radeon HD 5570 and Quadro FX 1800M
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.
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M 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: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5570 scores 476 and the Quadro FX 1800M reaches 486 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 1800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800M). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 486+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+567% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+273% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 1800M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 100% 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 (Quadro FX 1800M) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 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 11.1 (10_1) (Quadro FX 1800M). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_1) |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5570) vs None (Quadro FX 1800M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 1800M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5570 draws 294W versus the Quadro FX 1800M's 189W — a 43.5% difference. The Quadro FX 1800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 189W-36% |
| 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 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 2.6+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5570 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | Hemlock | GT200B |
| Release | November 18 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #651 | #815 |
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