Quadro FX 570M
VS
Radeon HD 3000

Quadro FX 570M vs Radeon HD 3000

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 570M

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 3000

2011Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro FX 570M is positioned at rank 404 and the Radeon HD 3000 is on rank 316, so the Radeon HD 3000 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 Quadro FX 570M

#389
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
73865%
#404
Quadro FX 570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#405
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
100%
#406
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
100%
#407
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
90%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
85%
#410
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
80%
#411
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
80%
#413
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
60%
#416
GRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500
50%
#417
GRID M60-0B
MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900
45%
#418
Quadro FX 4500 X2
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
40%
#419
Quadro FX 5500
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30
40%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3000

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
3778%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3630%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
3588%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3581%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3574%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
3554%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
3509%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3496%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3464%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
3454%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
3413%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
3405%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
3344%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
3342%
#301
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
4167%
#316
Radeon HD 3000
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#317
Radeon HD 6250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
98%
#318
GeForce GT 120
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
98%
#319
GeForce 6600 LE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
89%
#320
Radeon HD 3670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
88%
#321
Radeon HD 3200
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
85%
#322
Radeon HD 2350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $48
80%
#323
Radeon HD 2400
MSRP: $79|Avg: $10
80%
#324
Radeon HD 2400 XT
MSRP: $79|Avg: $10
79%
#326
GeForce 7300 GT
MSRP: $89|Avg: $20
72%
#327
Radeon HD 3870 X2
MSRP: $449|Avg: $40
68%
#329
GeForce 7950 GT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $50
60%
#330
RADEON X550XT
MSRP: $50|Avg: $40
58%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 570M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3000.

InsightQuadro FX 570MRadeon HD 3000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 570M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Quadro FX 570M and Radeon HD 3000

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 570M

The Quadro FX 570M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 99 points. Launch price was $3,499.

AMD

Radeon HD 3000

The Radeon HD 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 96 points. Launch price was $180.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 570M scores 99 and the Radeon HD 3000 reaches 96 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 570M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 3000 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 570M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3000). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3000).

FeatureQuadro FX 570MRadeon HD 3000
G3D Mark Score
99+3%
96
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
TeraScale 3
Process Node
55 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
240
1280+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
1.92 TFLOPS+209%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80
80
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro FX 570MRadeon HD 3000
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 570M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3000) — the Radeon HD 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 570MRadeon HD 3000
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 570M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 3000's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 570M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureQuadro FX 570MRadeon HD 3000
TDP
189W
186W-2%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
0.5
0.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 3000 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 570MRadeon HD 3000
MSRP
$50
Avg Price (30d)
$10
Codename
GT200B
Cayman
Release
November 11 2008
December 1 2011
Ranking
#815
#598