Radeon R9 280 vs GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

Radeon R9 280

2014Boost: 933 MHz

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

2010Core: 732 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 280

200

5,532

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

219

5,500

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 280	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 280 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $45), it costs 11% less, resulting in a 13.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 280	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+13.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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 R9 280 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 280 and GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

Radeon R9 280

The Radeon R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 4 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 933 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,532 points. Launch price was $279.

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 280 scores 5,532 and the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 280) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 3.344 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2).

Feature	Radeon R9 280	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
G3D Mark Score	5,532	5,500
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1792+273%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.344 TFLOPS+138%	1.405 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	112+87%	60
L1 Cache	448 KB	960 KB+114%
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 280	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 280 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (Radeon R9 280) vs 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — a 53.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 280. Bus width: 384-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon R9 280) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — the Radeon R9 280 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 280	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	240 GB/s+54%	156 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+20%	320-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 280 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2's 219W — a 9.1% difference. The Radeon R9 280 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 280) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 280	GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
TDP	200W-9%	219W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	27.7+10%	25.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 280 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon R9 280 costs 11.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 138.3 (Radeon R9 280) vs 122.2 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — the Radeon R9 280 offers 13.2% better value. The Radeon R9 280 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).