
Radeon RX 570 vs RadeonT 780M

Radeon RX 570
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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 Per Dollar RadeonT 780M
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The RadeonT 780M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RadeonT 780M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 570.
| Insight | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT 780M 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 RadeonT 780M

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.

RadeonT 780M
The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 570 scores 6,967 and the RadeonT 780M reaches 7,098 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RadeonT 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570) vs 768 (RadeonT 780M). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,967 | 7,098+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.095 TFLOPS | 8.909 TFLOPS+75% |
| Boost Clock | 1244 MHz | 2900 MHz+133% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 570) vs 12.2 (RadeonT 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570) vs VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 570 draws 120W versus the RadeonT 780M's 15W — a 155.6% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570) vs 350W (RadeonT 780M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 120mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 58.1 | 473.2+714% |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Phoenix |
| Release | April 18 2017 | January 31 2024 |
| Ranking | #356 | #359 |
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