Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire vs GeForce MX570 A

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. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is positioned at rank 408 and the GeForce MX570 A is on rank 239, so the GeForce MX570 A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

#398

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1448%

#400

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1312%

#401

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1309%

#405

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1190%

#406

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1182%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

97%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

96%

#412

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#413

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

94%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

93%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

92%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

92%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

91%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX570 A

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#228

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

525%

#230

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

476%

#231

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

474%

#235

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

431%

#236

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

428%

#238

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#239

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#241

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#251

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

93%

#252

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

#253

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX570 A is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce MX570 A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX570 A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	GeForce MX570 A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $300 for the GeForce MX570 A, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 45% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	GeForce MX570 A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+45%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($200)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 M290X Crossfire Benchmark Check

GeForce MX570 A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire and GeForce MX570 A

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire scores 6,000 and the GeForce MX570 A reaches 6,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is built on GCN while the GeForce MX570 A uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	GeForce MX570 A
G3D Mark Score	6,000	6,208+3%
Architecture	GCN	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1155 MHz+28%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	GeForce MX570 A
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 307.2 GB/s (Dual) (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) — a 220% advantage for the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire. Bus width: 512-bit (Dual) vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	GeForce MX570 A
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	307.2 GB/s (Dual)+220%	96 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit (Dual)+700%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire draws 200W versus the GeForce MX570 A's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 350W (GeForce MX570 A). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire	GeForce MX570 A
TDP	200W	25W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	30.0	248.3+728%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire costs 33.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) — the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire offers 44.9% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).