GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Radeon HD 7570

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is positioned at rank 440 and the Radeon HD 7570 is on rank 256, so the Radeon HD 7570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 280M SLI

#430

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1748%

#432

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1585%

#433

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1581%

#437

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1437%

#438

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1428%

#440

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

98%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

95%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

94%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

90%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

90%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

90%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7570

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1791%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1721%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1701%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1698%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1694%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1685%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1663%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1657%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1642%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1638%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1618%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1614%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1585%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1584%

#241

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1975%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

99%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

98%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

96%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

94%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

93%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#270

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 280M SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Radeon HD 7570

GeForce GTX 280M SLI

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 585 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 621 points.

Radeon HD 7570

The Radeon HD 7570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 608 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI scores 621 and the Radeon HD 7570 reaches 608 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7570 uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7570).

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
G3D Mark Score	621+2%	608
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	2048+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7570 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7570). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7570).

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 280M SLI draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7570's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 280M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 280M SLI) vs 250W (Radeon HD 7570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 280M SLI	Radeon HD 7570
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	165mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	95°C	75°C-21%
Perf/Watt	4.1+71%	2.4