Radeon RX 570
VS
Tesla M60

Radeon RX 570 vs Tesla M60

AMD

Radeon RX 570

2017Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla M60

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 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 Tesla M60

#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
100%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
91%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
89%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
86%
#261
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6340%
#277
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
100%
#278
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
97%
#279
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
95%
#280
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
95%
#282
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
92%
#285
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
91%
#286
Tesla C2070
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38
89%
#287
Quadro 2000 D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
89%
#289
FirePro V5900
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
88%
#290
FirePro S9000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon RX 570Tesla 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.

InsightRadeon RX 570Tesla 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

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

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.

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla 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)

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla M60
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla M60
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
5
0
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla 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
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 570Tesla 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