GeForce GTX 570 vs Quadro K5000

GeForce GTX 570

2010Core: 732 MHz

Quadro K5000

2012Core: 706 MHzBoost: 706 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 570

219

3,930

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

3,989

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX TITAN X

TITAN V CEO Edition

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

98%

#298

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9233%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

100%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

99%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

98%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

96%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

96%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

95%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

95%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

94%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

89%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

87%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

86%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

86%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 570.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $60), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 136.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+136.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

Quadro K5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 and Quadro K5000

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.

Quadro K5000

The Quadro K5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 17 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 706 MHz to 706 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,989 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Quadro K5000 reaches 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K5000 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5000). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
G3D Mark Score	3,930	3,989+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	1536+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	2.169 TFLOPS+54%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	60	128+113%
L1 Cache	960 KB+650%	128 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5000 has 4 GB. The Quadro K5000 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 320-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 512 KB (Quadro K5000) — the GeForce GTX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB	4 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	320-bit+400%	64-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12_0 (Quadro K5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
DirectX	11_0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
Encoder	PureVideo HD	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD	NVDEC 1st Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Quadro K5000's 122W — a 56.9% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 350W (Quadro K5000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Quadro K5000
TDP	219W	122W-44%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	17.9	32.7+83%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 570 costs 58.3% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 157.2 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 66.5 (Quadro K5000) — the GeForce GTX 570 offers 136.4% better value. The Quadro K5000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).