GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $199), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 338.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+338.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) |
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 Radeon R9 285 / 380
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 R9 285 / 380
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 scores 5,500 and the Radeon R9 285 / 380 reaches 5,550 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,550 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1792+273% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS | 3.29 TFLOPS+134% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 60 | 112+87% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+114% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — a 12.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 285 / 380. Bus width: 320-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 156 GB/s | 176 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 320-bit+25% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 draws 219W versus the Radeon R9 285 / 380's 190W — a 14.2% difference. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 190W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 221mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1 | 29.2+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 costs 77.4% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 122.2 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) vs 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 338% better value. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 | Radeon R9 285 / 380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $199-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-77% | $199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 122.2+338% | 27.9 |
| Codename | GF110 | Tonga |
| Release | December 7 2010 | September 2 2014 |
| Ranking | #610 | #365 |
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