Radeon HD 7570 vs Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 7570 is positioned at rank 256 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is on rank 522, so the Radeon HD 7570 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 7570
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 603 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7570 scores 608 and the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual reaches 603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 608 | 603 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7570 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7570 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 7570) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 165mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 12.1+404% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7570 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 4.0 (Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual) — the Radeon HD 7570 offers 2.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1+2% | 4.0 |
| Codename | Tahiti | — |
| Release | January 9 2012 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #431 | #863 |
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