GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 570M

2011Core: 575 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
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GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 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 3070: 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 220W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 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 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 627.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 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

  • 193.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 627.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1079.4% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 1,880), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 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 46 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 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1079.4%. The GeForce GTX 570M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score
1,880
22,172+1079%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
336
5888+1652%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7728 TFLOPS
20.31 TFLOPS+2528%
ROPs
24
96+300%
TMUs
56
184+229%
L1 Cache
0.44 MB
5.8 MB+1218%
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
4 MB+953%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 570M is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
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 3070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070) — a 366.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 570M and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
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 (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
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 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVENC 7th gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
TDP
75W-66%
220W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
90°C
75°C-17%
Perf/Watt
25.1
100.8+302%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MGeForce RTX 3070
MSRP
$499
Codename
GF114
GA104
Release
June 28 2011
September 1 2020
Ranking
#699
#63

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