GeForce GTX 570 vs GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
GeForce GTX 570
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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 GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+60%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 100.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 and GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
GeForce GTX 570
The GeForce GTX 570 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: 3,930 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,930 | 3,925 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 768+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS | 2.177 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 60+25% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+233% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 1 MB+59% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 570 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — a 90% advantage for the GeForce GTX 570. Bus width: 320-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2.5 GB | 4 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 152 GB/s+90% | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 320-bit+150% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 1 MB+59% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC (3rd Gen).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 98% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 75W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.9 | 52.3+192% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 570 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 157.2 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 570 offers 100.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 157.2+100% | 78.5 |
| Codename | GF110 | GP107 |
| Release | December 7 2010 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #497 | #429 |
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