
Radeon RX 570 vs Tesla M60

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
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (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 | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $250), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 397.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+397.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Tesla M60

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.

Tesla M60
The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 570 scores 6,967 and the Tesla M60 reaches 7,002 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,967 | 7,002 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.095 TFLOPS+6% | 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1244 MHz+6% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 570) vs 12.1 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 5 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 570 draws 120W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-60% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 58.1+149% | 23.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Tesla M60 launched at $3000 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 570 costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) vs 28.0 (Tesla M60) — the Radeon RX 570 offers 397.5% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570 | Tesla M60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-94% | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-80% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.3+398% | 28.0 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GM204 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #356 | #355 |
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