Radeon RX 460 vs GeForce GTX 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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 460 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 460 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 570.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+60%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $35), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 34.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and GeForce GTX 570

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

GeForce GTX 570

The GeForce GTX 570 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: 3,930 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 and the GeForce GTX 570 reaches 3,930 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 570 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 570). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570).

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
G3D Mark Score	4,099+4%	3,930
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+87%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS+53%	1.405 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	56	60+7%
L1 Cache	224 KB	960 KB+329%
L2 Cache	1 MB+59%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
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 RX 460 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 570 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 460 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) vs 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) — a 35.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 570. Bus width: 128-bit vs 320-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+60%	2.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	152 GB/s+36%
Bus Width	128-bit	320-bit+150%
L2 Cache	1 MB+59%	0.63 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
Encoder	VCE 3.4	PureVideo HD
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 570's 219W — a 98% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 570). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	GeForce GTX 570
TDP	75W-66%	219W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	170mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	54.7+206%	17.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 570 costs 28.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 157.2 (GeForce GTX 570) — the GeForce GTX 570 offers 34.2% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).