GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce MX570 A

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX570 A

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

525%

#230

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

476%

#231

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

474%

#235

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

431%

#236

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

428%

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Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX570 A is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce MX570 A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX570 A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce MX570 A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $300 for the GeForce MX570 A, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 558.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce MX570 A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+558.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 960 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX570 A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce MX570 A

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960 scores 6,133 and the GeForce MX570 A reaches 6,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce MX570 A uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A). Raw compute: 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce MX570 A
G3D Mark Score	6,133	6,208+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.413 TFLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS+96%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+2%	1155 MHz
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce MX570 A
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 960) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 960. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) — the GeForce MX570 A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce MX570 A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s+17%	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960 draws 100W versus the GeForce MX570 A's 25W — a 120% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 960) vs 350W (GeForce MX570 A). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GeForce MX570 A
TDP	100W	25W-75%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	Mobile
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75 C	—
Perf/Watt	61.3	248.3+305%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 85% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 558.5% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).