Radeon 780M
VS
Radeon RX 570

Radeon 780M vs Radeon RX 570

AMD

Radeon 780M

2024Core: 800 MHzBoost: 2900 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 570

2017Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 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. The Radeon 780M is positioned at rank #296 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 Radeon 780M

#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
98%
#286
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
707%
#288
641%
#289
639%
#293
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
581%
#294
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
578%
#296
Radeon 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#297
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
100%
#300
GeForce 940MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
98%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
98%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
98%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
98%
#304
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
98%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
97%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
96%
#309
Radeon R7 A8-8650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
96%
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 Radeon 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The Radeon 780M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 780M.

InsightRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity
RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
🛑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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 570 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 Radeon 780M and Radeon RX 570

AMD

Radeon 780M

The Radeon 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,906 points.

AMD

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

The Radeon 780M scores 6,906 and the Radeon RX 570 reaches 6,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 780M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (Radeon 780M) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1244 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
G3D Mark Score
6,906
6,967
Architecture
RDNA 3.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
4 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
768
2048+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.909 TFLOPS+75%
5.095 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2900 MHz+133%
1244 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
48
128+167%
L1 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
224 GB/s
Bus Width
System
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 780M) vs 12 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
5+25%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 780M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 780M) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
Encoder
VCN 4.0
VCE 3.4
Decoder
VCN 4.0
UVD 6.3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.265,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 780M draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 155.6% difference. The Radeon 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 780M) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
TDP
15W-88%
120W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
120mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
460.4+692%
58.1
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon 780MRadeon RX 570
MSRP
$169
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Phoenix
Polaris 20
Release
January 31 2024
April 18 2017
Ranking
#359
#356