GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon HD 7800-serie

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon HD 7800-serie
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+25%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	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 134.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon HD 7800-serie
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+134.1%)	❌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

Radeon HD 7800-serie Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 and Radeon HD 7800-serie

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.

Radeon HD 7800-serie

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Radeon HD 7800-serie reaches 4,029 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7800-serie uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon HD 7800-serie
G3D Mark Score	3,930	4,029+3%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	1280+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+82%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	60	80+33%
L1 Cache	960 KB+200%	320 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon HD 7800-serie
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 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7800-serie has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) vs 153.6 GB/s (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — a 1.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7800-serie. Bus width: 320-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — the GeForce GTX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon HD 7800-serie
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB+25%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	152 GB/s	153.6 GB/s+1%
Bus Width	320-bit+25%	256-bit
L2 Cache	640 KB+25%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Radeon HD 7800-serie's 200W — a 9.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon HD 7800-serie
TDP	219W	200W-9%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	17.9	20.1+12%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 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 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — the GeForce GTX 570 offers 133.9% better value. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).