GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon HD 7850
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7850.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.7%) | ❌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 Radeon HD 7850
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 7850
The Radeon HD 7850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,897 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Radeon HD 7850 reaches 3,897 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7850 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 7850). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,930 | 3,897 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1024+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.405 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 60 | 64+7% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+275% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7850 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 7850) — a 1.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7850. Bus width: 320-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7850) — the GeForce GTX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7850). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7850). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Radeon HD 7850's 130W — a 51% difference. The Radeon HD 7850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7850). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 130W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 210mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.9 | 30.0+68% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 7850 launched at $249 and now averages $50. 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 77.9 (Radeon HD 7850) — the GeForce GTX 570 offers 101.8% better value. The Radeon HD 7850 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 157.2+102% | 77.9 |
| Codename | GF110 | Pitcairn |
| Release | December 7 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #497 | #503 |
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