Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual vs Radeon HD 6570
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
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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 8550G + HD 8670M Dual is positioned at rank 549 and the Radeon HD 6570 is on rank 177, so the Radeon HD 6570 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 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 + HD 8670M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $79 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 93.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($79) |
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 8550G + HD 8670M Dual and Radeon HD 6570
Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M 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: 546 points.
Radeon HD 6570
The Radeon HD 6570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual scores 546 and the Radeon HD 6570 reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6570).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 546 | 556+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8550G + HD 8670M Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6570 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6570). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual) vs None (Radeon HD 6570). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3.0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6570's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 250W (Radeon HD 6570). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.9+395% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 6570 launched at $79 and now averages $79. The Radeon HD 6570 costs 47.3% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 7.0 (Radeon HD 6570) — the Radeon HD 6570 offers 94.4% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual | Radeon HD 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $79-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $79-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 7.0+94% |
| Codename | — | Cayman |
| Release | August 1 2013 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #863 | #596 |
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