Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Arc A310
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A310 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The Arc A310 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $100 for the Arc A310, it costs 55% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 124.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+124.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Arc A310
The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.
GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A310 scores 5,438 and the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A310 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A310) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,438 | 5,500+1% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+60% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.072 TFLOPS+119% | 1.405 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 32 | 60+88% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+17% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+535% | 0.63 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — a 25.8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2. Bus width: 64-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A310) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 156 GB/s+26% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 320-bit+400% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+535% | 0.63 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A310) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A310) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A310 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2's 219W — a 98% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A310) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 169mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-66% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-45% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 169mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 72.5+189% | 25.1 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A310 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 costs 55% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Arc A310) vs 122.2 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 124.6% better value. The Arc A310 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-71% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $45-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4 | 122.2+125% |
| Codename | DG2-128 | GF110 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #422 | #610 |
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