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Radeon HD 8570
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Radeon HD 4770
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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 8570 is positioned at rank 136 and the Radeon HD 4770 is on rank 149, so the Radeon HD 8570 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 8570
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4770.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $109), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 466% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+466%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) |
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 8570 and Radeon HD 4770
Radeon HD 8570
The Radeon HD 8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 944 points. Launch price was $349.
Radeon HD 4770
The Radeon HD 4770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 28 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 909 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8570 scores 944 and the Radeon HD 4770 reaches 909 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 4770 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4770). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570) vs 0.96 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4770).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 944+4% | 909 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+167% | 0.96 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8570 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4770 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8570 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 4770) — the Radeon HD 8570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8570) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4770). OpenGL: 4.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.3+30% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 8570) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 4770).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8570 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 4770's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon HD 4770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 8570) vs 400W (Radeon HD 4770). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 80W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-25% | 400W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 203mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7 | 11.4+143% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 4770 launched at $109 and now averages $109. The Radeon HD 8570 costs 81.7% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.2 (Radeon HD 8570) vs 8.3 (Radeon HD 4770) — the Radeon HD 8570 offers 468.7% better value. The Radeon HD 8570 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 4770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-8% | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-82% | $109 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.2+469% | 8.3 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | RV740 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | April 28 2009 |
| Ranking | #460 | #908 |
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