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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570
by Rob Williams on December 10, 2010 in Graphics & Displays
To keep the mid to high-end GPU market interesting, NVIDIA has just launched its GeForce GTX 570, a replacement to the GTX 470. It’s priced a bit higher, at $349, but packs extra performance, improved power efficiency and lower temperatures. Is that enough to make it a winner in today’s tight market? We’re here to find that out.
Page 7 – StarCraft II
Of all the games we test, it might be this one that needs no introduction. Back in 1998, Blizzard unleashed what was soon to be one of the most successful RTS titles on the planet, and even as of today, the original is still heavily played all around the world – even in actual competitions. StarCraft II of course had a lot of hype to live up to, and it did, thanks to its intense gameplay and superb graphics.
Manual Run-through: The portion of the game we use for testing is part of the Zero Hour mission, which has us holding fort until we’re able to evacuate. Our saved game starts us in the middle of the mission, and from the get-go, we build a couple of buildings and concurrently move our main units up and around the map. Total playtime lasts about two minutes.
StarCraft II is a good-looking game, but it doesn’t require a powerhouse to run. In fact, at most resolutions, cards like the GTX 570 just can’t be touched.
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Graphics Card
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Best Playable
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Min FPS
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Avg. FPS
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AMD HD 5970 2GB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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55
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89.972
|
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NVIDIA GTX 580 1536MB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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40
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82.005
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AMD HD 6870 1GB (CrossFireX)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
48
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81.989
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NVIDIA GTX 480 1536MB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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25
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72.674
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AMD HD 6850 1GB (CrossFireX)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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40
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71.905
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|
NVIDIA GTX 570 1280MB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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35
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67.898
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AMD HD 5870 1GB (Sapphire)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
31
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57.28
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NVIDIA GTX 470 1280MB (EVGA)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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20
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55.961
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NVIDIA GTS 450 1GB (SLI)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
32
|
52.565
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AMD HD 6870 1GB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
34
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52.115
|
|
AMD HD 5850 1GB (ASUS)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
32
|
48.787
|
|
AMD HD 6850 1GB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
26
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44.456
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|
NVIDIA GTX 460 1GB (EVGA)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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25
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41.306
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AMD HD 5830 1GB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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20
|
32.986
|
|
NVIDIA GTS 450 1GB (ASUS)
|
2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
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19
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32.561
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|
AMD HD 5770 1GB (Reference)
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2560×1600 – Ultra Detail, 0xAA
|
17
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30.515
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|
AMD HD 5750 1GB (Sapphire)
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2560×1600 – High Detail, 0xAA
|
23
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37.297
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NVIDIA GTS 450 1GB (ASUS)
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2560×1600 – High Detail, 0xAA
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22
|
33.331
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It goes without saying, on a card like the GTX 570, you can run any settings you please, at any resolution. If only more games were like this!
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Rob Williams
Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.
