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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 39 W

ATI Radeon HD 5570 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.9

Technical Score

10.0%

8.2

User score

Poor
2.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.3

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

3.9

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
8.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.2

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    6.4

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ATI Radeon HD 5570 is an entry-level graphics card launched in February 2010, built on a 40nm process with the Redwood graphics processor and TeraScale 2 architecture. Key specifications include 400 shading units, 20 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs, with a core clock speed of 650 MHz and 1 GB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its main characteristics are a low-profile, single-slot design that operates with a very low maximum power draw of 39W to 45W, requiring no external power connectors. Notable pros include its affordability, suitability for Home Theater PCs (HTPC), support for DirectX 11 and ATI Eyefinity for up to three displays, and nearly silent operation. However, its main cons are limited gaming performance at higher resolutions and lower memory bandwidth compared to GDDR5-equipped counterparts.

Technical Specifications of ATI Radeon HD 5570

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.3

Performance

24.0%

1.4

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

3.9

Connectivity & Media

2.9
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a technical score of 2.9 points, which is lower than that of 98.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.2

Popularity

User score:
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8.2
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a user score of 8.19 points, which is higher than that of 67.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
9.2
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a popularity of 9.2 points, which is higher than 75.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.4
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 92.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

474 points
ATI Radeon HD 5570 scores 474 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 96.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR3
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
ATI Radeon HD 5570 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

25.6 GB/s
ATI Radeon HD 5570 reaches 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 99.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.1
ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports PCIe 2.1, which is older than on 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ATI Radeon HD 5570 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

N/A
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.4
ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports OpenGL 4.4, which is older than on 98.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

3
ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

2560x1600
ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports a maximum digital resolution of 2560x1600, which is lower than that of 59.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
ATI Radeon HD 5570 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

2.7 Gbps
ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 2.7 Gbps, which is slower than on 99.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

39 W
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a TDP of 39 W, which is lower than that of 98.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

39 W
ATI Radeon HD 5570 draws 39 W under peak load, which is lower than 98.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

350 W
ATI Radeon HD 5570 recommends a 350 W PSU, which is lower than that of 94.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

39 W
ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a board power limit of 39 W, which is lower than that of 98.8% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

165 mm
ATI Radeon HD 5570 is 165 mm long, which is shorter than 97.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

110 mm
ATI Radeon HD 5570 is 110 mm tall, which is shorter than 95.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
ATI Radeon HD 5570 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

168 g
ATI Radeon HD 5570 weighs 168 g, which is lighter than 98.8% of graphics cards.
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ATI Radeon HD 5570 vs the average graphics card

  • 81.9% lower TDP
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (39 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (39 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.39 W vs 215 W
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.350 W vs 650 W
  • 120.37 mm shorter card length
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is shorter than the average graphics card (165 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is shorter than the average graphics card (165 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.165 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • 17 mm lower card height
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.110 mm vs 127 mm
  • 82.3% lower board power limit
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (39 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (39 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.39 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 65.8% smaller GPU die
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (104 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 81.9% lower TDP
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (39 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 82.3% lower board power limit
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (39 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 82.3% lower peak power draw
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (39 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 120.37 mm shorter card length
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is shorter than the average graphics card (165 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 17 mm lower card height
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is shorter than the average graphics card (110 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 83.2% lighter card weight
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 is lighter than the average graphics card (168 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 35 fewer compute units
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 66.1% lower base clock speed
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (650 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 164 fewer TMUs
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96.9% lower pixel rate
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (5.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 56 fewer ROPs
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 97.7% lower FP32 performance
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 95.8% lower PassMark score
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (474 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 93% lower FP64 performance
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,952 fewer FP32 units
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (400 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 94.3% lower memory bandwidth
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (25.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 91.6% slower memory speed
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 54.3% slower VRAM clock
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (800 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 93.8% smaller L1 cache
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (8 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 8x larger process node
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No ray tracing
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 4.0).
  • No FSR support
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 13 older
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,010 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.4 vs 4.6).
  • 97.1% fewer transistors
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (627 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.3a vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 2.3).
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Lower display resolution
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 dB noisier under load
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 42 dB noisier at idle
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (42 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 8x larger process node
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.40 nm vs 5 nm
  • 35 fewer compute units
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.5 vs 40
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 66.1% lower base clock speed
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (650 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (650 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.650 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 164 fewer TMUs
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.20 vs 184
  • 94.3% lower memory bandwidth
    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (25.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    ATI Radeon HD 5570 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (25.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.25.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about ATI Radeon HD 5570?

  • Low power consumption; no external power connector required
  • Excellent for Home Theater PCs (HTPC) due to low profile and quiet operation
  • Great value budget option for casual gaming at lower resolutions
  • Stays cool even under load thanks to efficient 40nm architecture
  • Supports multi-display technology via ATI Eyefinity
  • Hardware acceleration for HD video playback (Blu-ray, Flash)

What customers dislike about ATI Radeon HD 5570?

  • Limited gaming performance, especially at resolutions higher than 720p
  • Performance increase over previous generations is considered disappointing by some
  • Cannot handle demanding DirectX 11 features like tessellation effectively
  • Older cards like the GeForce 9600 GT may offer better raw performance for a similar price
  • GDDR3 versions significantly slower than GDDR5 models
  • CrossFire scaling is often not practical compared to buying a single better card

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uk.pcmag.com
08/10/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5570 (GDDR5) If you need more details, let me know if you want specific manufacturer variants (like ASUS or HIS) or if you are looking f...

The PCMag UK review awards the ATI Radeon HD 5570 (GDDR5) a 4.0 out of 5 ("Excellent") rating, highlighting it as an impressive, low-cost bargain for a single-slot video card. Originally launched with slower DDR3 memory, this updated version swaps it out for 1GB of faster GDDR5 RAM while maintaining the card's original sub-$100 ($79) price bracket. The inclusion of GDDR5 is deemed a...Read more

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techpowerup.com
11/02/2010
Sapphire Radeon HD 5570 1 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the Sapphire Radeon HD 5570 1 GB highlights the card as a compact, low-profile, single-slot solution for HTPCs and casual gaming, boasting efficient 40 nm technology. Key advantages include very low power draw—needing no 6-pin connector—full native HDMI audio support, and significant overclocking potential. However, the review identifies significant...Read more

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techradar.com
17/03/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5570 review - TechRadar

The ATI Radeon HD 5570 is a half-height graphics card designed specifically for powerful Home Theatre PCs (HTPCs) and small-form-factor media centres. Structurally, it functions as a lower-clocked version of the HD 5670 that has been physically shrunk to fit into smaller computer cases. Despite carrying 1GB of video memory, its performance is bottlenecked by the use of cheaper DDR3...Read more

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gizmodo.com
09/02/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5570 Review and Benchmarks - Gizmodo

The ATI Radeon HD 5570 is an entry-level, DirectX 11 graphics card launched at an $80 price point as the spiritual successor to the HD 4670, featuring 400 stream cores and a 128-bit memory interface paired with slower DDR3 memory. Performance benchmarks across titles like Crysis and Far Cry 2 show that while it delivers acceptable, playable frame rates at resolutions up to 1680×1050...Read more

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hothardware.com
09/02/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5570: Affordable DX11 GPU - HotHardware

The HotHardware review highlights the ATI Radeon HD 5570 as a highly appealing, budget-friendly graphics card tailored for Home Theatre PC (HTPC) and ultra-small form factor (SFF) configurations. Positioned between the low-end HD 5450 and the sub-$100 HD 5670, this card leverages AMD's 40nm DirectX 11 architecture and features 400 stream processors operating at a 650MHz core clock...Read more

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guru3d.com
08/02/2010
Radeon HD 5570 review - Guru3D

The Radeon HD 5570 graphics card launched as an ultra-budget, DX11-class gaming product priced at just 69 USD. Featuring 400 unified shader processors, it targets users looking for low-level gaming capabilities or a highly capable component for a Home Theater PC (HTPC). It is designed to offer a balance of price and quality for tight budgets, delivering half a TeraFLOP of computing...Read more

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techspot.com
09/02/2010
ATI Radeon HD 5570Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The TechSpot review of the $79–$85 ATI Radeon HD 5570 highlights its appeal for budget HTPC builds, featuring a 40nm Redwood core, 1GB GDDR3, and a low-profile, single-slot design. Key pros include ultra-low power consumption (43W load) with no external PCIe connector, near-silent operation, and support for DX11, Eyefinity, and HDMI 1.3a bitstreaming. Conversely, the card offers...Read more

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hardware.fr
04/03/2010
Comparatif géant : 89 GPU NVIDIA et ATI/AMD ! - HardWare.fr

ATI clearly dominates the overall performance index of this massive 89-GPU hardware review published by HardWare.fr. Using the historic GeForce 8800 GTX as the baseline index score of 100, the review highlights the Radeon HD 5870 as the fastest single-GPU card on the market, while the Radeon HD 5970 secures the crown for the top-performing dual-GPU setup. In the entry-level sector,...Read more

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geeknetic.es
10/02/2010
Radeon 5570. Atando cabos sueltos - Geeknetic Noticias 3D

The Geeknetic Radeon 5570 review highlights the AMD ATI Radeon HD 5570 as a highly balanced, low-cost graphics card designed to bridge the gap between the ultra-low-end Radeon 5450 and the mid-range Radeon 5670. Tested alongside a Phenom 2 555 processor, this DirectX 11-compliant card features a 650MHz core clock, 400 stream processors (producing 520 gigaflops of computational...Read more

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it.emcelettronica.com
15/03/2010
Perché acquistare una scheda video Radeon HD-5570 AMD - Parte 2 If you need help analyzing the performance figures from these benchmarks or comparing...

The review from Elettronica Open Source evaluates whether the AMD Radeon HD 5570 entry-level graphics card is worth buying by comparing it against its internal and external market competitors. On the positive side (pros), the card delivers a generally commendable and respectable level of standalone performance for its entry-level tier. It is officially equipped with the newer...Read more

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tomshw.it
10/02/2010
Radeon HD 5570, 80 euro per giocare senza pretese

The Tom's Hardware review positions the ATI Radeon HD 5570 as an entry-level graphics card priced at around 80 euros, designed for casual gaming with modest expectations. Released as the spiritual successor to the highly successful Radeon HD 4670, this budget-friendly card targets users looking to upgrade from integrated graphics or build a home theatre PC (HTPC). Built on a 40nm...Read more

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