GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro FX 570

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 415

2011Core: 720 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 570

2008Core: 610 MHz
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GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro FX 570 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro FX 570 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro FX 570: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 415

2011

Why buy it

  • Costs $150 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • Delivers 295.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 1.3 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
  • Draws 70W instead of 189W, a 119W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 570 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro FX 570

2008

Why buy it

  • 20.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2008 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 306.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $199 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.3 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
  • 170% higher power demand at 189W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro FX 570 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (258 vs 251), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 415 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM, a 40nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2011 generation instead of 2008. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 415 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 295.1% (5.1 vs 1.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro FX 570 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 415 vs Quadro FX 570 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 415

The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 570

The Quadro FX 570 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 258 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 415 scores 251 and the Quadro FX 570 reaches 258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro FX 570 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 240 (Quadro FX 570). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570).

FeatureGeForce GT 415Quadro FX 570
G3D Mark Score
251
258+3%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
144
240+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4147 TFLOPS
0.6221 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
24
80+233%
L2 Cache
384 KB+50%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 415 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 570 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 415Quadro FX 570
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 415 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 570 carries 256 MB. GeForce GT 415 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 415 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 570. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 570) — the GeForce GT 415 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 415Quadro FX 570
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+100%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
384 KB+50%
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the Quadro FX 570's 189W — a 91.9% difference. The GeForce GT 415 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (Quadro FX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GT 415Quadro FX 570
TDP
70W-63%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
65°C
Perf/Watt
3.6+157%
1.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 415 came in at $49, while the Quadro FX 570 launched at $199. On MSRP, GeForce GT 415 was 75.4% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.1 (GeForce GT 415) vs 1.3 (Quadro FX 570) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 292.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 415 (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce GT 415Quadro FX 570
MSRP
$49-75%
$199
Performance per Dollar
5.1+292%
1.3
Codename
GF116
GT200B
Release
May 14 2011
November 11 2008
Ranking
#849
#815

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