Radeon R6 vs Radeon HD 7570

Radeon R6

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Radeon HD 7570

2012Boost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R6

612

+0.7%

608

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7570

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1791%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1721%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1701%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1698%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1694%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1685%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1663%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1657%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1642%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1638%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1618%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1614%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1585%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1584%

#241

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1975%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

99%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

98%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

96%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

94%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

93%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#270

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R6 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon R6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $150 for the Radeon HD 7570, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 208.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 R6 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 and Radeon HD 7570

Radeon R6

The Radeon R6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 612 points.

Radeon HD 7570

The Radeon HD 7570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 608 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 scores 612 and the Radeon HD 7570 reaches 608 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7570 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R6) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7570). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R6) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7570). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
G3D Mark Score	612	608
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	3.789 TFLOPS+204%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+32%	925 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R6 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7570 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7570 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R6) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7570) — the Radeon HD 7570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R6) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7570). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R6) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7570).

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
Encoder	VCE 2.0	—
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7570's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6) vs 250W (Radeon HD 7570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R6	Radeon HD 7570
TDP	50W-80%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	165mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75°C
Perf/Watt	12.2+408%	2.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 7570 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R6 costs 67.3% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R6) vs 4.1 (Radeon HD 7570) — the Radeon R6 offers 204.9% better value. The Radeon R6 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).