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