Radeon HD 5570 vs Radeon HD 7660G
Radeon HD 5570
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Radeon HD 7660G
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 7660G is on rank 372, 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 Radeon HD 7660G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7660G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7660G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7660G holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 61.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Radeon HD 7660G
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.
Radeon HD 7660G
The Radeon HD 7660G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 481 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5570 scores 476 and the Radeon HD 7660G reaches 481 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7660G uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7660G). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 481+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+233% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+303% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+567% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5570 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7660G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5570 offers 300% 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 (Radeon HD 7660G) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 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 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+2% | 11 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5570) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660G). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7660G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5570 draws 294W versus the Radeon HD 7660G's 45W — a 146.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 45W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 10.7+569% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 7660G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7660G costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 9.6 (Radeon HD 7660G) — the Radeon HD 7660G offers 60% better value. The Radeon HD 7660G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon HD 7660G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $50-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 9.6+60% |
| Codename | Hemlock | Turks |
| Release | November 18 2009 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #651 | #870 |
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