
Radeon 780M vs Radeon RX 570

Radeon 780M
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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.
| Insight | Radeon 780M | Radeon 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | Radeon 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)
| Feature | Radeon 780M | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 5+25% |
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).
| Feature | Radeon 780M | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | Radeon 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 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 780M | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Phoenix | Polaris 20 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #359 | #356 |
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