Radeon R2 vs Quadro FX 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.

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 Quadro FX 570

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

81%

#315

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11364%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

99%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

98%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

97%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

96%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

95%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

95%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

90%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

88%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

83%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

82%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R2	Quadro FX 570
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 231.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R2	Quadro FX 570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

Radeon R2 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and Quadro FX 570

Radeon R2

The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.

Quadro FX 570

The Quadro FX 570 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: 258 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R2 scores 254 and the Quadro FX 570 reaches 258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro FX 570 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 240 (Quadro FX 570). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570).

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro FX 570
G3D Mark Score	254	258+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+26%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro FX 570
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 R2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 570 has 256 MB. The Radeon R2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R2) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 570) — the Quadro FX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro FX 570
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 570's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 350W (Quadro FX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R2	Quadro FX 570
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	5.1+264%	1.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 570 launched at $199 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 570 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon R2) vs 17.2 (Quadro FX 570) — the Quadro FX 570 offers 230.8% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).