GeForce GTX 960 vs Radeon Pro 570

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 960

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.8 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 120W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro 570

2017

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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50.8% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.1 vs 30.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 120W vs 100W.

GeForce GTX 960

2015

Radeon Pro 570

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.8 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 120W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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50.8% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.1 vs 30.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌20% higher power demand at 120W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 570 better than GeForce GTX 960?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,133 vs 6,337 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 570 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 960 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro 570 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro 570 is about 50.8% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 960 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 960 make more sense than Radeon Pro 570?

Yes. GeForce GTX 960 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (100W vs 120W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro 570. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro 570 currently gives you 3.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 960 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 960 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	103 FPS	78 FPS
medium	87 FPS	67 FPS
high	72 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	69 FPS
medium	77 FPS	60 FPS
high	56 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	25 FPS
medium	26 FPS	24 FPS
high	18 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open Radeon Pro 570

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	139 FPS	158 FPS
medium	109 FPS	123 FPS
high	88 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	77 FPS	110 FPS
medium	57 FPS	82 FPS
high	42 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	56 FPS
medium	19 FPS	44 FPS
high	16 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	25 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open Radeon Pro 570

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	276 FPS	285 FPS
medium	221 FPS	228 FPS
high	184 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	214 FPS
medium	166 FPS	171 FPS
high	138 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	143 FPS
medium	110 FPS	114 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	71 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open Radeon Pro 570

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	168 FPS	153 FPS
medium	139 FPS	126 FPS
high	125 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	112 FPS
medium	99 FPS	93 FPS
high	89 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	66 FPS
medium	55 FPS	53 FPS
high	45 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open Radeon Pro 570

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960 and Radeon Pro 570

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

Radeon Pro 570

The Radeon Pro 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1105 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,337 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960 scores 6,133 and the Radeon Pro 570 reaches 6,337 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro 570). Raw compute: 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960) vs 3.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 570). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1105 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
G3D Mark Score	6,133	6,337+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024	1792+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.413 TFLOPS	3.96 TFLOPS+64%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+7%	1105 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	384 KB	448 KB+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 960 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 570) — the Radeon Pro 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960 draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 570's 120W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 960 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 960) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 570). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	Radeon Pro 570
TDP	100W-17%	120W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75 C	—
Perf/Watt	61.3+16%	52.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 570 launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 33.7% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 30.8 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 21.1 (Radeon Pro 570) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 46% better value. The Radeon Pro 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).