Radeon HD 8570M vs GeForce 9800M GTX
Radeon HD 8570M
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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 8570M is positioned at rank 496 and the GeForce 9800M GTX is on rank 671, so the Radeon HD 8570M 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 8570M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 8570M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800M GTX 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 8570M and GeForce 9800M GTX
Radeon HD 8570M
The Radeon HD 8570M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 450 points.
GeForce 9800M GTX
The GeForce 9800M GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 454 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8570M scores 450 and the GeForce 9800M GTX reaches 454 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9800M GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 450 | 454 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+471% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8570M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800M GTX has 1 GB. The GeForce 9800M GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8570M draws 100W versus the GeForce 9800M GTX's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8570M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+50% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce 9800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Neptune | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 14 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #507 | #825 |
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