Radeon HD 7570 vs Radeon R7 A360
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 R7 A360 is on rank 209, so the Radeon R7 A360 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 R7 A360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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
The Radeon R7 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $150), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 176.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+176.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 R7 A360
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 R7 A360
The Radeon R7 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 616 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7570 scores 608 and the Radeon R7 A360 reaches 616 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7570 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A360 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 768 (Radeon R7 A360). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7570) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A360). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 608 | 616+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+135% | 1.613 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1000 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A360 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. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7570) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A360) — the Radeon HD 7570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7570 draws 250W versus the Radeon R7 A360's 80W — a 103% difference. The Radeon R7 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon HD 7570) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A360). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 80W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 7.7+221% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7570 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R7 A360 launched at $109 and now averages $55. The Radeon R7 A360 costs 63.3% less ($95 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (Radeon HD 7570) vs 11.2 (Radeon R7 A360) — the Radeon R7 A360 offers 173.2% better value. The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7570 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $109-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $55-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | 11.2+173% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Tobago |
| Release | January 9 2012 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #431 | #576 |
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