Radeon HD 8570 vs Radeon HD 6770M
Radeon HD 8570
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Radeon HD 6770M
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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 6770M is on rank 164, 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 6770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6770M 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 8570 and Radeon HD 6770M
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 6770M
The Radeon HD 6770M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 964 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8570 scores 944 and the Radeon HD 6770M reaches 964 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6770M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6770M). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 944 | 964+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+167% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+268% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+567% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6770M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 8570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770M) — the Radeon HD 8570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8570 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6770M's 35W — a 140.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 8570) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6770M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 35W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7 | 27.5+485% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon HD 6770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Whistler |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #460 | #896 |
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