Radeon HD 7990
VS
GeForce MX570

Radeon HD 7990 vs GeForce MX570

AMD

Radeon HD 7990

2013Core: 950 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce MX570

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX570

#107
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
284%
#109
257%
#110
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%
#125
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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX570 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). 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 HD 7990 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7990.

InsightRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $999 for the Radeon HD 7990, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 758.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+758.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)
More affordable ($120)

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 HD 7990 and GeForce MX570

AMD

Radeon HD 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7990 scores 5,566 and the GeForce MX570 reaches 5,738 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7990 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX570 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

FeatureRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
G3D Mark Score
5,566
5,738+3%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048 ×2
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.096 TFLOPS ×2
4.731 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1155 MHz+16%
ROPs
32 ×2
40+25%
TMUs
128 ×2+100%
64
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7990 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX570 has 4 GB. The GeForce MX570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570) — a 2902.1% advantage for the Radeon HD 7990. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX570) — the GeForce MX570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
VRAM Capacity
3 GB
4 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s x2+200%
96 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit x2+500%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7990 draws 375W versus the GeForce MX570's 25W — a 175% difference. The GeForce MX570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 7990) vs 350W (GeForce MX570). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
TDP
375W
25W-93%
Recommended PSU
750W
350W-53%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
Mobile
Length
305mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
14.8
229.5+1451%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7990 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce MX570 launched at $150 and now averages $120. The GeForce MX570 costs 88% less ($879 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 47.8 (GeForce MX570) — the GeForce MX570 offers 753.6% better value. The GeForce MX570 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon HD 7990GeForce MX570
MSRP
$999
$150-85%
Avg Price (30d)
$999
$120-88%
Performance per Dollar
5.6
47.8+754%
Codename
Malta
GA107
Release
April 24 2013
Maio 2022
Ranking
#412
#407