Radeon HD 8570D
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Radeon HD 8570D

AMD

G3D Mark

413

MSRP

$40

AVG Price

$15

March 5 2012
175 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

Performance Spectrum - 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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570D

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#349
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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8570D across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8570D specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8570D scores 413 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Pitcairn), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.56 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8570D
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score413
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePitcairn
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.56 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second80.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#460
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8570D is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8570D
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8570D supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8570D
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.4
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI — supports up to 3 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD3, decoder: UVD3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MVC,VC-1,MPEG-4.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8570D
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors3
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD3
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MVC,VC-1,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8570D draws 175 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8570D
TDPPower consumption under load175 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $40), the Radeon HD 8570D delivers 28 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #460 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8570D
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$40
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#460
Release DateMarch 5 2012
Release Year2012

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs32
TMUs80
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Core Clock1000 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units1280
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count2,800 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate80.00
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)175 Watt
Floating Point Performance2.56 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenamePitcairn
ArchitectureGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
Launch Price$349
Release DateMarch 5 2012
Performance Ranking Position460

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