GeForce MX570 A vs Radeon R9 380

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 220W, a 195W reduction.

Trade-offs

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50.8% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.2 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce MX570 A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌780% higher power demand at 220W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 220W, a 195W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.2 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

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50.8% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce MX570 A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌780% higher power demand at 220W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX570 A better than Radeon R9 380?

Yes. GeForce MX570 A is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce MX570 A averages 0.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 6,208 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon R9 380 is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX570 A is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce MX570 A is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce MX570 A is about 50.8% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 380 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 380 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 380 is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,000 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	81 FPS	78 FPS
medium	69 FPS	67 FPS
high	56 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	69 FPS
medium	62 FPS	60 FPS
high	44 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	25 FPS
medium	24 FPS	24 FPS
high	16 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	160 FPS	128 FPS
medium	129 FPS	98 FPS
high	99 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	72 FPS
medium	91 FPS	52 FPS
high	71 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	27 FPS
medium	54 FPS	19 FPS
high	42 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	11 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	279 FPS	270 FPS
medium	223 FPS	216 FPS
high	186 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	202 FPS
medium	168 FPS	162 FPS
high	140 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	135 FPS
medium	112 FPS	108 FPS
high	93 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	137 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	115 FPS
high	95 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	103 FPS
medium	86 FPS	85 FPS
high	73 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	61 FPS
medium	49 FPS	48 FPS
high	39 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	27 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and Radeon R9 380

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 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	6,208+3%	6,000
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+36%	3.476 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+19%	970 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	2 MB+355%	0.44 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX570 A gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 380 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 182.4 GB/s (Radeon R9 380) — a 90% advantage for the Radeon R9 380. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380) — the GeForce MX570 A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	182.4 GB/s+90%
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 159.2% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	Radeon R9 380
TDP	25W-89%	220W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	248.3+810%	27.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199. The Radeon R9 380 costs 33.7% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 30.2 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 45.9% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).