GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 570

2010Core: 732 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz

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GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 570

2.5 GB 219

3,930

+0.2%

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TITAN V CEO Edition

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Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Shared System RAM 65

3,922

0.0%

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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870: 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

✅17.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 570 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌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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132.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌236.9% higher power demand at 219W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 219W, a 154W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 570 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2018 hardware with Unknown 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 17.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (3,930 vs 3,922), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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. The case is simple: 3 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $199 cheaper on MSRP at $150 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 132.2% (26.1 vs 11.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	3,930	3,922
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	480	1280+167%

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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 Vega M GL / 870 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 Vega M GL / 870 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 570 gives you 100+% 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 17.9% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Memory bus width is 320-bit on the GeForce GTX 570 and 1024-bit on the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	152 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+18%
Bus Width	320-bit	1024-bit+220%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	PureVideo HD	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 108.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	219W	65W-70%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	17.9	60.3+237%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 570 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. On MSRP, Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 was 57% cheaper ($199 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers 131% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 (2018 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP	$349	$150-57%
Performance per Dollar	11.3	26.1+131%
Codename	GF110	Vega Kaby Lake-G
Release	December 7 2010	January 7 2018
Ranking	#497	#427

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