GeForce MX570 A vs Radeon R9 280X

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 MX570 A is positioned at rank #239 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce MX570 A

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Radeon RX 6800S

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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525%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

476%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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Radeon RX 6300

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428%

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Arc Graphics 130T

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

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GeForce GT 645

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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 2013). 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 Radeon R9 280X 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 280X.

Insight	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 280X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $300 for the GeForce MX570 A, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 391.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 280X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+391.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 MX570 A Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 280X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and Radeon R9 280X

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.

Radeon R9 280X

The Radeon R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,100 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 and the Radeon R9 280X reaches 6,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 280X). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280X). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	6,208+2%	6,100
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+16%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+16%	1000 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 280X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX570 A comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 280X has 3 GB. The GeForce MX570 A offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon R9 280X) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon R9 280X. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon R9 280X) — the GeForce MX570 A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	288 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the Radeon R9 280X's 200W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 500W (Radeon R9 280X). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 280X
TDP	25W-88%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	248.3+714%	30.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 280X launched at $299 and now averages $60. The Radeon R9 280X costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 101.7 (Radeon R9 280X) — the Radeon R9 280X offers 391.3% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).