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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 570 vs Radeon HD 7870 XT

The GeForce GTX 570 is much slower than the Radeon HD 7870 XT on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 29% more expensive$349 vs $270
  • Up to 211% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years newer
  • Up to 29% cheaper$270 vs $349
  • Up to 302% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon HD 7870 XT ranks 2 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Logo
GeForce GTX 570
1405.4 TFLOPS

Radeon HD 7870 XT has 113% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Logo
GeForce GTX 570
21.96 GP/s

Radeon HD 7870 XT fills pixels 42% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Logo
GeForce GTX 570
43.92 GT/s

Radeon HD 7870 XT maps textures 113% faster.

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Radeon HD 7870 XT has 0.75 GB more VRAM.

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Radeon HD 7870 XT moves data 26% faster.

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Radeon HD 7870 XT draws 34W less power.

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GDDR5
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256-bit
GeForce 500
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Southern Islands (HD 7800)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 570 or Radeon HD 7870 XT?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 570 or Radeon HD 7870 XT?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 570 and Radeon HD 7870 XT?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 570 scores 1/100, Radeon HD 7870 XT scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 570 or Radeon HD 7870 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 570 or Radeon HD 7870 XT?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 570 and Radeon HD 7870 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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