GeForce GTX 570M vs GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce GTX 570M
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 570M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 570M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 939.8% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 570M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-939.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+939.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 GeForce RTX 4060
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.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 939.8%. The GeForce GTX 570M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,880 | 19,548+940% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 3072+814% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7728 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+1855% |
| ROPs | 24 | 48+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 96+71% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 3 MB+582% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 24 MB+6216% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 570M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 570M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 183.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 8 GB+433% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 272 GB/s+183% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 24 MB+6216% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-35% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 73°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1 | 170.0+577% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 570M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | GF114 | AD107 |
| Release | June 28 2011 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #699 | #84 |
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