Radeon HD 8500M vs Radeon HD 8570M
Radeon HD 8500M
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Radeon HD 8570M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 8500M is positioned at rank 498 and the Radeon HD 8570M is on rank 496, so the Radeon HD 8570M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8500M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8500M | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8570M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 8500M and Radeon HD 8570M
Radeon HD 8500M
The Radeon HD 8500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 447 points.
Radeon HD 8570M
The Radeon HD 8570M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 450 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8500M scores 447 and the Radeon HD 8570M reaches 450 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8500M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8570M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570M). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 447 | 450 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+167% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570M) — the Radeon HD 8570M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8500M draws 40W versus the Radeon HD 8570M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | Radeon HD 8570M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-60% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+149% | 4.5 |
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