GeForce GTX 570M vs FirePro M5100

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. The GeForce GTX 570M is positioned at rank #81 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 570M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

95%

#71

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

231%

#73

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

209%

#74

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

209%

#78

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

190%

#79

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

189%

#81

GeForce GTX 570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 570M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

GeForce GTX 570M Benchmark Check

FirePro M5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570M and FirePro M5100

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 M5100

The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 and the FirePro M5100 reaches 1,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro M5100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 640 (FirePro M5100). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
G3D Mark Score	1,880	1,874
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	336	640+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7728 TFLOPS	0.992 TFLOPS+28%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	448 KB+180%	160 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5100 has 2 GB. The FirePro M5100 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 256 KB (FirePro M5100) — the GeForce GTX 570M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	2 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570M) vs H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the FirePro M5100's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 350W (FirePro M5100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	FirePro M5100
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	82mm
Height	—	70mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90°C	75°C-17%
Perf/Watt	25.1+101%	12.5