GeForce GTX 570 vs GeForce GTX 965M SLI

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 570

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌192% higher power demand at 219W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 219W, a 144W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 570

2010

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 219W, a 144W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌192% higher power demand at 219W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 965M SLI better than GeForce GTX 570?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,930 vs 4,010 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 965M SLI is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 219W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 570 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 965M SLI is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 965M SLI is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 570 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 570 make more sense than GeForce GTX 965M SLI?

Yes. GeForce GTX 570 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 965M SLI. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 965M SLI currently gives you 2.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 570 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 570 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 965M SLI Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
1080p
low	80 FPS	46 FPS
medium	65 FPS	37 FPS
high	51 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	36 FPS
medium	55 FPS	26 FPS
high	39 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	12 FPS
medium	22 FPS	10 FPS
high	14 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
1080p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	64 FPS	60 FPS
high	52 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	49 FPS
medium	36 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	16 FPS
medium	16 FPS	10 FPS
high	12 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
1080p
low	177 FPS	180 FPS
medium	141 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	135 FPS
medium	106 FPS	108 FPS
high	88 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	90 FPS
medium	71 FPS	72 FPS
high	59 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	45 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
1080p
low	157 FPS	131 FPS
medium	116 FPS	105 FPS
high	100 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	77 FPS
medium	89 FPS	58 FPS
high	76 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	41 FPS
medium	50 FPS	29 FPS
high	39 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 and GeForce GTX 965M SLI

GeForce GTX 570

The GeForce GTX 570 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,930 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce GTX 965M SLI

The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,010 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the GeForce GTX 965M SLI reaches 4,010 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 965M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,930	4,010+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	2048+327%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 965M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) vs 80.2 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 965M SLI) — a 89.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 570. Bus width: 320-bit vs 128-bit x2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce GTX 965M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB+25%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	152 GB/s+90%	80.2 GB/s x2
Bus Width	320-bit+150%	128-bit x2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the GeForce GTX 965M SLI's 75W — a 98% difference. The GeForce GTX 965M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 965M SLI). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.