GeForce GTX 570 vs Quadro M2000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 570

2010Core: 732 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro M2000

2016Core: 796 MHzBoost: 1163 MHz
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GeForce GTX 570 vs Quadro M2000 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 570 vs Quadro M2000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 570 vs Quadro M2000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 570

2010

Why buy it

  • 27.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2010 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 192% higher power demand at 219W vs 75W.
  • 59.9% longer card at 267mm vs 167mm.

Quadro M2000

2016

Why buy it

  • 60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
  • Draws 75W instead of 219W, a 144W reduction.
  • Measures 167mm instead of 267mm, a 100mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 570 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 570 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 27.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro M2000 instead at 4,026 vs 3,930, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 570 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 570 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 570 vs Quadro M2000 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Quadro M2000 reaches 4,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro M2000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 768 (Quadro M2000). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
G3D Mark Score
3,930
4,026+2%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
480
768+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.405 TFLOPS
1.786 TFLOPS+27%
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)

The GeForce GTX 570 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M2000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570 has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M2000 carries 4 GB. Quadro M2000 gives you 60% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 320-bit on the GeForce GTX 570 and 64-bit on the Quadro M2000. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1 MB (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
VRAM Capacity
2.5 GB
4 GB+60%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
320-bit+400%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.63 MB
1 MB+59%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12_1 (Quadro M2000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
DirectX
11_0
12_1+9%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
Encoder
PureVideo HD
NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD
NVDEC 2nd Gen
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Quadro M2000's 75W — a 98% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 350W (Quadro M2000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
TDP
219W
75W-66%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
167mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Perf/Watt
17.9
53.7+200%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 570 came in at $349, while the Quadro M2000 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M2000 was 100+% cheaper ($349 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce GTX 570) vs Infinity (Quadro M2000) — the Quadro M2000 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Quadro M2000 (2016 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570Quadro M2000
MSRP
$349
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
11.3
Infinity
Codename
GF110
GM206
Release
December 7 2010
April 8 2016
Ranking
#497
#491

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