Radeon R9 285 vs Radeon RX 570
Radeon R9 285
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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 RX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 285.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 19.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 and Radeon RX 570
Radeon R9 285
The Radeon R9 285 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: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon RX 570
The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 285 scores 6,680 and the Radeon RX 570 reaches 6,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,680 | 6,967+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.29 TFLOPS | 5.095 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 512 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 570) — a 27.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 570. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s | 224 GB/s+27% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 12 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 5+25% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 5.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 285 draws 190W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 45.2% difference. The Radeon RX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 120W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 221mm | 241mm |
| Height | 109mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 35.2 | 58.1+65% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 285 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 19.9% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $169-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 167.0+20% | 139.3 |
| Codename | Tonga | Polaris 20 |
| Release | September 2 2014 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #365 | #356 |
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