Radeon HD 8570D vs Quadro FX 4600

Radeon HD 8570D

2012Core: 1000 MHz

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 8570D

200

413

+2.5%

Radeon HD 6470M

Radeon HD 6370M

RADEON HD6370D

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

403

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 4600 is on rank 404, so the Radeon HD 8570D 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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

702%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

675%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

667%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

666%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

664%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

661%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

652%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

650%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

644%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

642%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

634%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

633%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

621%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

621%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

95%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#108

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

774%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

100%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

96%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

94%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

93%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

92%

#136

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

91%

#137

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4600

#387

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#406

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#415

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#416

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8570D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8570D	Quadro FX 4600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
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 (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8570D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 241.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8570D	Quadro FX 4600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+241.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8570D and Quadro FX 4600

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 4600

The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8570D scores 413 and the Quadro FX 4600 reaches 403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 4600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4600). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600).

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D	Quadro FX 4600
G3D Mark Score	413+2%	403
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1280+567%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.56 TFLOPS+454%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D	Quadro FX 4600
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8570D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4600 has 768 MB. The Quadro FX 4600 offers 50% 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 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) — the Radeon HD 8570D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D	Quadro FX 4600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.75 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8570D draws 200W versus the Quadro FX 4600's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Quadro FX 4600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8570D	Quadro FX 4600
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.1	2.7+29%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8570D launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 4600 launched at $1999 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 8570D costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon HD 8570D) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) — the Radeon HD 8570D offers 239.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8570D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).