AMD Radeon HD 6570
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon HD 6570 Specifications
Radeon HD 6570 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon HD 6570 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
HD 6570 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon HD 6570's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon HD 6570 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon HD 6570 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon HD 6570's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon HD 6570 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the HD 6570, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
HD 6570 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon HD 6570 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
TeraScale 2 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon HD 6570 is built on AMD's TeraScale 2 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the HD 6570 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon HD 6570 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon HD 6570 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon HD 6570 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon HD 6570 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon HD 6570 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon HD 6570. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon HD 6570 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon HD 6570 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon HD 6570 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon HD 6570 Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD Radeon HD 6570 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
Top 5 Performers
Top 5 PerformersNearby Performers
Nearby PerformersAbout AMD Radeon HD 6570
The AMD Radeon HD 6570 is a legacy entry-level graphics card that, based on the available benchmark data, sits at the very bottom of the performance hierarchy, achieving only the 7th percentile among all GPUs. Its single OpenCL benchmark score of 1554 places it in a statistical tie with a handful of other low-end cards, meaning that in modern terms it is only suitable for basic desktop tasks, legacy software, and very undemanding 2D or esports titles at the lowest settings. The data shows this is a card that has been end-of-life for a long time, and its performance profile reflects that status.
Who Should Consider It
Given its 7th percentile ranking and its average benchmark score of 1554, the HD 6570 is not a candidate for modern gaming at any reasonable resolution or detail level. The data indicates that its performance is effectively 1.5% lower than the GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB, a modern card, which underscores how far behind current standards it is. This card is for users who need a basic display output for a legacy system, perhaps for a home server, a retro PC build, or a machine dedicated to office productivity and web browsing. For gaming, the benchmark results suggest that only titles from its 2011 era, or very lightweight indie games, would be playable, and even then only at 720p or 1080p with all settings turned to their minimum. The 2 GB of GDDR5 memory is adequate for the desktop environment, but the 64.00 GB/s bandwidth and 5.200 GPixel/s pixel rate will bottleneck any attempt at higher resolutions or texture quality. The card is a single-slot, low-power solution that can fit into almost any chassis, but its performance ceiling is extremely low, making it a poor choice for any task beyond basic 2D acceleration. In short, consider it only if you have a very specific, non-gaming need or a vintage system to keep alive.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The HD 6570 has no ray tracing capabilities and no tensor cores, as these features did not exist in its TeraScale 2 architecture. The card supports DirectX 11.2 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.4, which are the API levels associated with its generation. This means it is compatible with a wide range of older games and applications, but it lacks the hardware acceleration for modern features like variable rate shading or mesh shaders. The absence of Vulkan support further limits its usefulness with newer titles that rely on that API for performance. The display outputs include 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.3a, and 1x VGA, which covers legacy monitors and TVs, but the HDMI 1.3a standard is outdated and cannot carry 4K at high refresh rates. For a card of this era, the feature set is exactly what you would expect: basic DirectX 11 support for its time, with no forward-looking capabilities. The 480 shading units and 24 texture mapping units are the core of its processing power, but without modern API features, they are used inefficiently in contemporary workloads.
Benchmark Performance
The sole benchmark result for the HD 6570 is an OpenCL score of 1554, which places it in an extremely tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The data shows it is a mere 0.2% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7570, which scores 1557, and 0.4% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 620, which scores 1560. This is a statistical dead heat, indicating that these three cards perform nearly identically in compute tasks. The HD 6570 is also 0.6% behind the AMD FirePro V3900, which scores 1564, and 1.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB, which scores 1577. The latter comparison is stark: a modern, high-end card is only 1.5% faster in this specific OpenCL test, but that test does not reflect real-world gaming or rendering workloads where the RTX 3060 would be dramatically faster. The 7th percentile ranking confirms that the HD 6570 is among the slowest GPUs ever benchmarked on this database. In practical terms, a 0.2% delta between the HD 6570 and the HD 7570 means there is no meaningful performance difference; they are effectively the same card in terms of compute output. The benchmark results indicate that the HD 6570 is a baseline performer, and any improvement, even to the GT 620, is within the margin of error.
FAQ
Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon HD 6570?
A: The average benchmark score for the HD 6570 is 1554, based on the Geekbench OpenCL test.
Q: How does the HD 6570 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 620?
A: The HD 6570 is 0.4% slower than the GT 620, with the GT 620 scoring 1560 compared to 1554.
Q: Does the HD 6570 support ray tracing?
A: No, the HD 6570 has no ray tracing cores, as it is based on the TeraScale 2 architecture from 2011.
Q: What is the memory configuration of the HD 6570?
A: It has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s.
Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of this card?
A: The TDP is 60 W, and the suggested power supply rating is 250 W.
Q: What is the launch MSRP of the HD 6570?
A: The launch MSRP was 79 USD.
How It Compares
AMD Radeon HD 7570: The HD 6570 is essentially identical in performance to the HD 7570, trailing by only 0.2%. The data shows a score of 1554 versus 1557, which is a negligible difference. In practice, these two cards are interchangeable in terms of compute capability, and the choice between them would come down to availability or other non-performance factors.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 620: The GT 620 holds a razor-thin 0.4% lead over the HD 6570, scoring 1560. This is another case where the benchmark data shows no meaningful performance advantage for either card. Both are entry-level parts from the same era, and the delta is well within run-to-run variance.
AMD FirePro V3900: The FirePro V3900, a workstation-oriented card, is 0.6% faster than the HD 6570, with a score of 1564. Despite its professional branding, the data indicates it offers no significant compute advantage over the consumer HD 6570 in this test. The performance gap is purely nominal.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB: The RTX 3060 8 GB scores 1577, which is 1.5% higher than the HD 6570. While the percentage delta is small, this is misleading; the RTX 3060 is a modern card with features and driver support that the HD 6570 lacks entirely. The benchmark result shows that the HD 6570 is so far behind that even a modern card's most basic compute test shows only a marginal score difference, but the real-world usability gap is immense.
Memory Subsystem
The HD 6570 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, which is a generous capacity for its class, but it is paired with a 128-bit memory bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s, which is a significant bottleneck for the card's 480 shading units. For high resolutions, such as 1440p or 4K, this bandwidth is wholly insufficient, as the card cannot feed the shaders fast enough to maintain playable frame rates in any modern 3D application. The 2 GB capacity is fine for the frame buffers of older games at 1080p, but the low bandwidth means that texture-heavy scenes will cause stuttering and frame drops. The pixel rate of 5.200 GPixel/s and texture rate of 15.60 GTexel/s further quantify the limits: the card can only fill a small number of pixels per second, making it unsuitable for anything beyond a 720p or low-detail 1080p experience. In contrast, the memory subsystem is adequate for 2D desktop work and video playback, where bandwidth demands are minimal. The GDDR5 memory runs at 1000 MHz with a 4 Gbps effective data rate, which was standard for its time but is now considered slow. Overall, the memory subsystem is a balanced but low-end design that matches the card's compute capabilities, offering no headroom for demanding workloads.
Power and Cooling
The HD 6570 has a TDP of 60 W, which is very low by modern standards, and it draws all of its power from the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, as it requires no auxiliary power connectors. The suggested power supply for a system using this card is 250 W, which is a modest requirement that most older or low-power systems can meet. The card is a single-slot design, measuring 168 mm (6.6 inches) in length, making it easy to install in compact cases. Because of the low TDP, a simple passive or small active cooler is sufficient, and the card does not generate significant heat. The absence of power connectors simplifies installation and cable management, but it also means the card's performance is strictly limited by the 60 W power envelope. In terms of cooling, the data does not specify the cooler type, but the low power draw means that even a basic heatsink will keep temperatures in check. The 40 nm process node and 716 million transistors on a 118 mm² die contribute to the low power consumption, with a transistor density of 6.1M per mm². For a user building a quiet or low-power PC, the HD 6570 is an excellent choice from a power perspective, but its performance is the limiting factor. The card's end-of-life status means that finding new units is difficult, but used units are plentiful and operate within a very predictable power and thermal envelope.
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