GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon RX 460

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 570

2010Core: 732 MHz

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Radeon RX 460

2016Core: 1090 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon RX 460 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 570

2.5 GB 219

3,930

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

4,099

+4.3%

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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.

GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon RX 460 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 Radeon RX 460: 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

✅18.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

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.
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217.3% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$110 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 37.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $110 MSRP).
❌192% higher power demand at 219W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $239 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 230.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.3 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($110 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅60% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Draws 75W instead of 219W, a 144W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 267mm, a 97mm 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.

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 18.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 460 instead at 4,099 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?

Radeon RX 460 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $239 cheaper on MSRP at $110 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 230.9% (37.3 vs 11.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon RX 460 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 570 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon RX 460 Technical Specifications

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

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 RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Radeon RX 460 reaches 4,099 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
G3D Mark Score	3,930	4,099+4%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	480	896+87%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	2.15 TFLOPS+53%
ROPs	40+150%	16
TMUs	60+7%	56
L1 Cache	960 KB+329%	224 KB
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	1 MB+59%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 570 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 460 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570 has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 carries 4 GB. Radeon RX 460 gives you 60% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) — a 35.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 570. Memory bus width is 320-bit on the GeForce GTX 570 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 460. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB	4 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	152 GB/s+36%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	320-bit+150%	128-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 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
DirectX	11_0	12 (FL 12_0)+9%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
Encoder	PureVideo HD	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 98% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
TDP	219W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	267mm	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	17.9	54.7+206%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 570 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110. On MSRP, Radeon RX 460 was 68.5% cheaper ($239 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 37.3 (Radeon RX 460) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 230.1% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 460 (2016 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX 460
MSRP	$349	$110-68%
Performance per Dollar	11.3	37.3+230%
Codename	GF110	Baffin
Release	December 7 2010	August 8 2016
Ranking	#497	#485

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