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snowboarder33 · (This post was last modified: 2012-08-31, 21:29 by snowboarder33.)

Recently bought this video card HIS H657HS2G Radeon HD 6570 2GB 128-bit DDR3 and wanted to run a couple benchmarks while I could still return it. Here are my results from running the 3DMark Xtreme preset test:

Seriously getting only 1 FPS, isn't that like absurdly terrible?

When I tried playing some bluray encodes (~20GB) it could play them smoothing, as far as I could tell.

Is there something wrong with the card? Installed it a couple hours ago, downloaded the most recent driver, then ran the test.

Here is my WEI:

Intel Celeron G540
4GB RAM

Here are the results of the 'Performance' test:

Looks like my results are literally THE worst.

onizuka · (This post was last modified: 2012-08-31, 21:52 by onizuka.)

Crazy, running the Intel G640 and was thinking of adding this or the g430. Have you tried any games by any chance?

Interesting view on NewEgg:

Other Thoughts: I wanted a silent board for my mini-ITX case and purchased this to replace a 1GB GT430 with a fan. In order to clear the CPU (2600K) with OEM stock fan on my mb (Asus P8H67-I), I had to hacksaw off about 3/4" of the heatsink on the side opposite where the GPU is mounted. (Temps still seem acceptable). I was expecting it to be much faster than the GT430 on the basis of hwcompare.com ratings. Instead it was much slower. Windows experience for the GT430 was graphics/gaming 6.7/6.7, but the 6570 was only 5.5/6.5. The system is quieter, however.

assassin · 2012-08-31, 22:16

Windows Experience Index is completely useless.

snowboarder33 · (This post was last modified: 2012-08-31, 22:58 by snowboarder33.)

What about those 3DMark tests? Should I be alarmed at the very poor performance of the card?

I just ran the the Furmark Burn-in benchmark 1920x1080 15 min test, here are the results:

Average: 3 FPS
Temperature reached 76 C in just 15 minutes. I don't have any fans blowing on it, but it is simply sitting on my desk in the open.

Need someone to help me interpret these results since I can't really myself. I do know, however, that 3 FPS is outrageously low.

Jetster · 2012-09-01, 11:01

The 6570 is not a gaming card and will score low. This does not effect the BR playback its a different thing

snowboarder33 · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-01, 16:15 by snowboarder33.)

Oh right. That makes sense. I was looking at it as 1080p or 720p content, which I was baffled by how bad it performed, but it makes sense that that is actually gaming at those resolutions.

So then that answers my 3DMark concerns, even though I did score the worst with my card but it could be that the card is only 1000Mhz and those listed scores were at ~1334Mhz+.

Still, though, I can use the Furmark results to gauge the 'cool-ability' of the card, correct?

I guess what are some temperatures to look for - not only with Furmark?

Jetster · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-01, 23:22 by Jetster.)

Everyone overclocks to add score to 3DMark11. And you don't need to worry about temps. They will be fine the 6570 is a great card for an HTPC. But if you just want to check anything under 70c is good

snowboarder33 · 2012-09-02, 01:58

Oh really, then that might explain some of the disparity. Alright cool, because just playing a 1080p movie it averages around 44-46C and I'm sure once I put it in the case it will rise a few degrees, however the case fans will help compensate for the enclosure.

Looks like I'll be sticking with this card. Thanks for your help!