GeForce GTX 570 vs GRID V100D-8Q

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

✅Costs $9,651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2609.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $10,000 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.

GRID V100D-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅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: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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2765.3% HIGHER MSRP
$10,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 570

2010

GRID V100D-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $9,651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2609.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.3 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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2765.3% HIGHER MSRP
$10,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.4 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GRID V100D-8Q 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 4,156 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID V100D-8Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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?

GRID V100D-8Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID V100D-8Q is about 2765.3% more expensive on MSRP at $10,000 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 5.8% 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 GRID V100D-8Q?

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 GRID V100D-8Q. The trade-off is that GRID V100D-8Q currently gives you 5.8% 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

GRID V100D-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	80 FPS	30 FPS
medium	65 FPS	17 FPS
high	51 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	14 FPS
medium	55 FPS	7 FPS
high	39 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	5 FPS
medium	22 FPS	3 FPS
high	14 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GRID V100D-8Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	88 FPS	82 FPS
medium	64 FPS	51 FPS
high	52 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	36 FPS
medium	36 FPS	25 FPS
high	25 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	11 FPS
medium	16 FPS	9 FPS
high	12 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	5 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GRID V100D-8Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	177 FPS	187 FPS
medium	141 FPS	150 FPS
high	118 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	140 FPS
medium	106 FPS	112 FPS
high	88 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	94 FPS
medium	71 FPS	75 FPS
high	59 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 570 Open GRID V100D-8Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	157 FPS	177 FPS
medium	116 FPS	143 FPS
high	100 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	124 FPS
medium	89 FPS	104 FPS
high	76 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	72 FPS
medium	50 FPS	57 FPS
high	39 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 and GRID V100D-8Q

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.

GRID V100D-8Q

The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 4,156 — the GRID V100D-8Q leads by 5.8%. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID V100D-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 640 (GRID V100D-8Q). Raw compute: 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,930	4,156+6%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	640+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.405 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS+19%
ROPs	40+150%	16
TMUs	60+50%	40
L1 Cache	960 KB+200%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	2 MB+217%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 570 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID V100D-8Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100D-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 570 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 320-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 570) vs 2 MB (GRID V100D-8Q) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB+25%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	320-bit+400%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	2 MB+217%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 225W — a 2.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 350W (GRID V100D-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	GRID V100D-8Q
TDP	219W-3%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	17.9	18.5+3%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000. The GeForce GTX 570 costs 96.5% less ($9651 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) — the GeForce GTX 570 offers 2725% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).