GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 vs Radeon HD 7990

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

2010Core: 732 MHz

Radeon HD 7990

2013Core: 950 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

219

5,500

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 7990

375

5,566

+1.2%

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $999), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 2093.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2093.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)

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 570 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 and Radeon HD 7990

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.

Radeon HD 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 scores 5,500 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,566+1%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	2048 ×2+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+192%
ROPs	40+25%	32 ×2
TMUs	60	128 ×2+113%
L1 Cache	960 KB+88%	512 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB	768 KB+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
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 570 Rev. 2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7990) — a 1747.4% advantage for the Radeon HD 7990. Bus width: 320-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Radeon HD 7990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	156 GB/s	288 GB/s x2+85%
Bus Width	320-bit	384-bit x2+20%
L2 Cache	640 KB	768 KB+20%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	5+67%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7990).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 draws 219W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 52.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	219W-42%	375W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	25.1+70%	14.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon HD 7990 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 costs 95.5% less ($954 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 122.2 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 5.6 (Radeon HD 7990) — the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 2082.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7990 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).