
GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 vs Quadro M3000M

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M3000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M3000M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 and Quadro M3000M

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.

Quadro M3000M
The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 scores 5,500 and the Quadro M3000M reaches 5,574 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,574+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1,024+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS | 2.15 TFLOPS+53% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 60 | 64+7% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+150% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 2 MB+217% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 320-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 2 MB (Quadro M3000M) — the Quadro M3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 320-bit+150% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 2 MB+217% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Quadro M3000M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 draws 219W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 98% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 75W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1 | 74.3+196% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M3000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | GF110 | GM204 |
| Release | December 7 2010 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #610 | #411 |
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