Radeon HD 8570 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Radeon HD 8570
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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 R7 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2012). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $85 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E, it costs 76% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 335.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+335.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85) |
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8570 scores 944 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E reaches 921 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 944+2% | 921 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 4096+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+1769% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 80 | 256+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8570 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8570) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8570 draws 200W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 8570) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-33% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7+52% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The Radeon HD 8570 costs 76.5% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.2 (Radeon HD 8570) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon HD 8570 offers 337% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-28% | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-76% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.2+337% | 10.8 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Navi 48 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #460 | #23 |
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