GeForce GTX 570M vs RadeonT Vega 8

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 570M

2011Core: 575 MHz
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AMD

RadeonT Vega 8

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz
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GeForce GTX 570M vs RadeonT Vega 8 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 RadeonT Vega 8 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 570M vs RadeonT Vega 8: 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

  • 21.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

  • 2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

RadeonT Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

  • GeForce GTX 570M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RadeonT Vega 8 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 570M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 570M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 21.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward RadeonT Vega 8 instead at 1,894 vs 1,880, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RadeonT Vega 8 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
RadeonT Vega 8 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 570M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 570M vs RadeonT Vega 8 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.

AMD

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,894 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 and the RadeonT Vega 8 reaches 1,894 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 RadeonT Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 448 (RadeonT Vega 8). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
G3D Mark Score
1,880
1,894
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 5.1
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
336
448+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7728 TFLOPS
1.702 TFLOPS+120%
ROPs
24+200%
8
TMUs
56+100%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 570M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RadeonT Vega 8 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT Vega 8 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 570M gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 570M and 64-bit on the RadeonT Vega 8.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
VRAM Capacity
1.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 12 (RadeonT Vega 8). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT Vega 8).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCN 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the RadeonT Vega 8's 45W — a 50% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 1W (RadeonT Vega 8). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
TDP
75W
45W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
85°C-6%
Perf/Watt
25.1
42.1+68%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RadeonT Vega 8 (2021 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 570MRadeonT Vega 8
MSRP
$0
Codename
GF114
Cezanne
Release
June 28 2011
April 13 2021
Ranking
#699
#601

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