Radeon RX 570
VS
GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

Radeon RX 570 vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

AMD

Radeon RX 570

2017Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

2014Core: 924 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
100%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#80
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
243%
#82
220%
#83
220%
#87
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
200%
#88
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
198%
#90
GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
99%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
97%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
97%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
94%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
93%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE.

InsightRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 570 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX 570 and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 570 scores 6,967 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE reaches 6,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
G3D Mark Score
6,967+4%
6,707
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+60%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.095 TFLOPS+92%
2.657 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1244 MHz+20%
1038 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
512 KB+7%
480 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 570) vs 120 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — a 86.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 570. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 570) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — the Radeon RX 570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s+87%
120 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 570) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
5+25%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570) vs H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Encoder
VCE 3.4
5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder
UVD 6.3
1st Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.265,H.264
H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570 draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 38.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
TDP
120W
81W-33%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
241mm
267mm
Height
120mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
58.1
82.8+43%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon RX 570GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
MSRP
$169
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Polaris 20
GM204
Release
April 18 2017
October 7 2014
Ranking
#356
#408