
GeForce GTX 570M vs FirePro 3D V7800

GeForce GTX 570M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 570M is positioned at rank 81 and the FirePro 3D V7800 is on rank 270, so the GeForce GTX 570M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 570M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 570M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V7800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 570M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 570M and FirePro 3D V7800

GeForce GTX 570M
The GeForce GTX 570M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points.

FirePro 3D V7800
The FirePro 3D V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,867 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 and the FirePro 3D V7800 reaches 1,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V7800 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,880 | 1,867 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 2048+510% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7728 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+351% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 56 | 128+129% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 768 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 570M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V7800 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V7800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 768 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+12% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the FirePro 3D V7800's 274W — a 114% difference. The GeForce GTX 570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V7800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 85°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1+269% | 6.8 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V7800 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | FirePro 3D V7800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $759 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GF114 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 28 2011 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #699 | #423 |
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