Radeon HD 8570D vs Quadro FX 2800M
Radeon HD 8570D
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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 8570D is positioned at rank 123 and the Quadro FX 2800M is on rank 106, so the Quadro FX 2800M 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 8570D
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 2800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 2800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570D | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 2800M 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 8570D and Quadro FX 2800M
Radeon HD 8570D
The Radeon HD 8570D 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: 413 points. Launch price was $349.
Quadro FX 2800M
The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8570D scores 413 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 2800M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570D | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 413 | 415 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+433% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+312% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570D | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8570D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 2800M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 2800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 2800M) — the Radeon HD 8570D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570D | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8570D draws 200W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 2800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570D | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 189W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 2.2+5% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570D | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GT200B |
| Release | March 5 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #460 | #815 |
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