Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual vs GeForce GTX 280

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 8570D + HD 6670 Dual is positioned at rank 394 and the GeForce GTX 280 is on rank 314, so the GeForce GTX 280 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

#384

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1291%

#386

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1170%

#387

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1167%

#391

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1061%

#392

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1054%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

96%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3664%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3520%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

3479%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3473%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3466%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

3446%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

3403%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3390%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3359%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

3349%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

3309%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3302%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

3242%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3240%

#299

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

4040%

#314

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

100%

#315

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

98%

#316

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#317

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#318

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#319

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

86%

#320

Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

85%

#321

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

83%

#322

Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

78%

#323

Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

77%

#324

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

76%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

70%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

66%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 8570D + HD 6670 Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual	GeForce GTX 280
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $649), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 536.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual	GeForce GTX 280
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+536.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($649)

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.

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 280 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual and GeForce GTX 280

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,261 points.

GeForce GTX 280

The GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,285 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual scores 1,261 and the GeForce GTX 280 reaches 1,285 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 280).

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual	GeForce GTX 280
G3D Mark Score	1,261	1,285+2%
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	768+220%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual	GeForce GTX 280
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 280 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 280 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual	GeForce GTX 280
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 280's 236W — a 130.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 280). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual	GeForce GTX 280
TDP	50W-79%	236W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	25.2+367%	5.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GTX 280 launched at $649 and now averages $649. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual costs 84.6% less ($549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.6 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual) vs 2.0 (GeForce GTX 280) — the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual offers 530% better value. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).