Radeon R9 285 / 380 vs GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Radeon R9 285 / 380
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $199), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 338.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+338.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 / 380 and GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2
Radeon R9 285 / 380
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 scores 5,550 and the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,550 | 5,500 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+273% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.29 TFLOPS+134% | 1.405 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 112+87% | 60 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 960 KB+114% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 156 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — a 12.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 285 / 380. Bus width: 256-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s+13% | 156 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 320-bit+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB+25% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2's 219W — a 14.2% difference. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-13% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 221mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2+16% | 25.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 costs 77.4% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 122.2 (GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2) — the GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 offers 338% better value. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-43% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $45-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9 | 122.2+338% |
| Codename | Tonga | GF110 |
| Release | September 2 2014 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #365 | #610 |
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