GeForce MX570 vs Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

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. The GeForce MX570 is positioned at rank 117 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is on rank 408, so the GeForce MX570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#107

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#109

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#110

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#114

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#115

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

100%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

#398

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1448%

#400

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1312%

#401

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1309%

#405

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1190%

#406

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1182%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

97%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

96%

#412

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#413

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

94%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

93%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

92%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

92%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

91%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX570 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce MX570 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX570.

Insight	GeForce MX570	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $200 for the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 59.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX570	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+59.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

GeForce MX570

The GeForce MX570 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: 5,738 points.

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX570 scores 5,738 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX570 is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX570	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	5,738	6,000+5%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+28%	900 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX570	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570) vs 307.2 GB/s (Dual) (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) — a 220% advantage for the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire. Bus width: 64-bit vs 512-bit (Dual).

Feature	GeForce MX570	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	307.2 GB/s (Dual)+220%
Bus Width	64-bit	512-bit (Dual)+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 draws 25W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce MX570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce MX570	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
TDP	25W-88%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	229.5+665%	30.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $200. The GeForce MX570 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.8 (GeForce MX570) vs 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) — the GeForce MX570 offers 59.3% better value. The GeForce MX570 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).