P106-100 vs Radeon RX 570
P106-100
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The P106-100 is positioned at rank #43 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P106-100
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.
| Insight | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 58.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of P106-100 and Radeon RX 570
P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.
Radeon RX 570
The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the P106-100 scores 6,628 versus the Radeon RX 570's 6,967 — the Radeon RX 570 leads by 5.1%. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1244 MHz.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,628 | 6,967+5% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 2048+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS+31% | 5.095 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+39% | 1244 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 120 | 128+7% |
| L1 Cache | 720 KB+41% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12 (Radeon RX 570). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 5 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The P106-100 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-38% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 250mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 120mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 88.4+52% | 58.1 |
Value Analysis
The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 and now averages $50. The P106-100 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 220.9 (P106-100) vs 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) — the P106-100 offers 58.6% better value.
| Feature | P106-100 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $224 | $169-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 220.9+59% | 139.3 |
| Codename | GP104 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | December 12 2017 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #529 | #356 |
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