Radeon HD 7570 vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon HD 7570
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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. The Radeon HD 7570 is positioned at rank #256 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7570
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3115.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7570.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3115.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3115.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1512.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 7570.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1512.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
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 7570 and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon HD 7570
The Radeon HD 7570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 608 points. Launch price was $549.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7570 scores 608 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 3115.1%. The Radeon HD 7570 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7570) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 608 | 19,548+3115% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+299% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 2460 MHz+166% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 24 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 7570 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7570 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7570) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 8 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 24 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 12 Ultimate+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7570) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7570 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 7570) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 115W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-55% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 165mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 170.0+6983% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7570 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon HD 7570 costs 49.8% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1495.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | 65.4+1495% |
| Codename | Tahiti | AD107 |
| Release | January 9 2012 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #431 | #84 |
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