Radeon HD 5570 vs Radeon R5 M240
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 Radeon R5 M240 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 Radeon R5 M240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Radeon R5 M240.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon R5 M240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 165% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165%) |
| 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 Radeon R5 M240
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 R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5570 scores 476 and the Radeon R5 M240 reaches 473 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5570 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 M240 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M240). Raw compute: 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 476 | 473 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1600 ×2+400% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+418% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80 ×2+300% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 M240 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 R5 M240) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 (Radeon R5 M240). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12+7% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 5570) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5570 draws 294W versus the Radeon R5 M240's 30W — a 163% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 5570) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M240). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 294W | 30W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 15.8+888% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 M240 costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) vs 15.8 (Radeon R5 M240) — the Radeon R5 M240 offers 163.3% better value. The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5570 | Radeon R5 M240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-20% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 15.8+163% |
| Codename | Hemlock | Oland |
| Release | November 18 2009 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #651 | #911 |
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