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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,930 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+259.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 259.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅140% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 570

2010

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅+259.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 259.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅140% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,930 vs 14,114).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce GTX 570?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 14,114 vs 3,930 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 570 is a 2010 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2010, 259.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 3 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2060 is in basically the same MSRP band at $349 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 259.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 570 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 570 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 570 is 2010 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 3,930 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	80 FPS	108 FPS
medium	65 FPS	98 FPS
high	51 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	95 FPS
medium	55 FPS	83 FPS
high	39 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	47 FPS
medium	22 FPS	43 FPS
high	14 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	27 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GeForce RTX 2060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	88 FPS	290 FPS
medium	64 FPS	247 FPS
high	52 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	192 FPS
medium	36 FPS	164 FPS
high	25 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	108 FPS
medium	16 FPS	91 FPS
high	12 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GeForce RTX 2060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	177 FPS	635 FPS
medium	141 FPS	508 FPS
high	118 FPS	423 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	476 FPS
medium	106 FPS	381 FPS
high	88 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	318 FPS
medium	71 FPS	254 FPS
high	59 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	159 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GeForce RTX 2060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
1080p
low	157 FPS	428 FPS
medium	116 FPS	354 FPS
high	100 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	357 FPS
medium	89 FPS	302 FPS
high	76 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	204 FPS
medium	50 FPS	166 FPS
high	39 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	119 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GeForce RTX 2060

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 259.1%. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	3,930	14,114+259%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Turing
Process Node	40 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	480	1920+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+359%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	60	120+100%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.9 MB+102%
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	3 MB+376%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 570 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 140% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 121.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 320-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB	6 GB+140%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	152 GB/s	336 GB/s+121%
Bus Width	320-bit+67%	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	3 MB+376%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	11_0	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs NVDEC (Turing).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	PureVideo HD	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo HD	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 31.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	219W	160W-27%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	17.9	88.2+393%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 257.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).