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Radeon HD 8570M
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GeForce GT 720M
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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 GT 720M is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 720M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 720M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 720M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8570M 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 GT 720M
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 GT 720M
The GeForce GT 720M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 440 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8570M scores 450 and the GeForce GT 720M reaches 440 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8570M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 720M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 720M). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 720M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 450+2% | 440 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS+210% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 967 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8570M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 720M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 720M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 720M) — the Radeon HD 8570M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8570M draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 720M's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 720M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8570M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 720M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8570M | GeForce GT 720M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 8.8+96% |
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