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

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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.
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132.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌236.9% higher power demand at 219W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 219W, a 154W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 570

2010

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.1 vs 11.3 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 219W, a 154W reduction.

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.
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132.7% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.3 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌236.9% higher power demand at 219W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 570 better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,930 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 570 is the overall package: you are getting 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 Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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 570 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 570 is about 132.7% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 make more sense than GeForce GTX 570?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (65W vs 219W), and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 570. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 570 currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	80 FPS	76 FPS
medium	65 FPS	65 FPS
high	51 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	68 FPS
medium	55 FPS	58 FPS
high	39 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	24 FPS
medium	22 FPS	23 FPS
high	14 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	88 FPS	110 FPS
medium	64 FPS	76 FPS
high	52 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	75 FPS
medium	36 FPS	45 FPS
high	25 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	34 FPS
medium	16 FPS	23 FPS
high	12 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	177 FPS	176 FPS
medium	141 FPS	141 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	132 FPS
medium	106 FPS	106 FPS
high	88 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	71 FPS	71 FPS
high	59 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	157 FPS	128 FPS
medium	116 FPS	104 FPS
high	100 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	97 FPS
medium	89 FPS	80 FPS
high	76 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	57 FPS
medium	50 FPS	45 FPS
high	39 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570 and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 570 scores 3,930 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 480 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	3,930	3,922
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Vega
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	480	1280+167%

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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 Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 570 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 152 GB/s (GeForce GTX 570) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 17.9% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870. Bus width: 320-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	152 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+18%
Bus Width	320-bit	1024-bit+220%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	11_0	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GTX 570) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	PureVideo HD	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570 draws 219W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 108.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 570) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	219W	65W-70%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	17.9	60.3+237%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 570 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 57% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.3 (GeForce GTX 570) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers 131% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).