GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 570M

2011Core: 575 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Performance Spectrum

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 570M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: 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 570M

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • 574.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 574.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 980.4% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 1,880), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, and 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 980.4%. The GeForce GTX 570M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
1,880
20,312+980%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
336
4864+1348%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7728 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+1996%
ROPs
24
80+233%
TMUs
56
152+171%
L1 Cache
0.44 MB
4.8 MB+991%
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
4 MB+953%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 570M is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 433.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 366.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 570M and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
1.5 GB
8 GB+433%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
96 GB/s
448 GB/s+367%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
4 MB+953%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
75W-63%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
75-17%
Perf/Watt
25.1
101.6+305%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Codename
GF114
GA104
Release
June 28 2011
December 1 2020
Ranking
#699
#73

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