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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 570

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is much faster than the Radeon RX 570 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 57% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 months newer
  • Available for $169

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q ranks 15 points higher.

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Radeon RX 570
5095 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 37% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 570
39.81 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q fills pixels 120% faster.

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Radeon RX 570
159.2 GT/s

GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q maps textures 37% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q moves data 43% faster.

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GDDR5
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256-bit
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Polaris (RX 500)
Mobile
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 570?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q. It's 188% faster than the Radeon RX 570 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 8/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q than Radeon RX 570?expand_more
188% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 570?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q and Radeon RX 570?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q scores 23/100, Radeon RX 570 scores 8/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 570 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 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 570?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q and Radeon RX 570?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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