Radeon HD 7660G vs Radeon HD 5570
Radeon HD 7660G
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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 7660G is positioned at rank 372 and the Radeon HD 5570 is on rank 201, 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 7660G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5570
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 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 7660G and Radeon HD 5570
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7660G scores 481 and the Radeon HD 5570 reaches 476 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7660G is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 5570 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 1,600 (Radeon HD 5570). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 2.32 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 481+1% | 476 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1600 ×2+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 2.32 TFLOPS ×2+303% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32 ×2+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80 ×2+233% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 320 KB+567% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7660G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5570 has 2 GB. 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: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5570) — the Radeon HD 5570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5570). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs None (Radeon HD 5570). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7660G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 5570).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7660G draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 5570's 294W — a 146.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5570). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-85% | 294W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 10.7+569% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 5570 launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Radeon HD 7660G costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 6.0 (Radeon HD 5570) — the Radeon HD 7660G offers 60% better value. The Radeon HD 7660G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | Radeon HD 5570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-38% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+60% | 6.0 |
| Codename | Turks | Hemlock |
| Release | January 5 2012 | November 18 2009 |
| Ranking | #870 | #651 |
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