AMD Radeon Pro 570 vs AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall victory for the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, winning all three head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The largest margin appears in the Geekbench OpenCL test, where the WX 7100 scores 40,148 against the Radeon Pro 570's 27,702, a delta of 44.9%. This substantial gap reflects the WX 7100's higher compute throughput and suggests that OpenCL workloads, which often scale with shading unit count and clock frequency, will see a major performance uplift on the WX 7100.

In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the WX 7100 again leads, posting 39,683 versus 31,974 for the Radeon Pro 570, a 24.1% advantage. Vulkan performance benefits from both raw compute resources and efficient driver overhead handling; the recorded delta indicates that the WX 7100 maintains a strong lead even in modern, low-level graphics APIs. The narrowest margin is in Geekbench Metal, where the WX 7100 scores 40,357 and the Radeon Pro 570 scores 39,945, a difference of only 1%. This near-tie suggests that Metal-optimized applications, which are common in macOS environments, will see comparable performance from both cards, with the WX 7100 holding only a slight edge.

When placed against the broader database, the WX 7100's average benchmark score of 40,063 places it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Radeon Pro 570's average of 33,207 falls to the 78th percentile. The WX 7100's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (average score 40,318, delta -0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40,377, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568, delta 1.3%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (39,555, delta 1.3%). These figures show the WX 7100 sitting in a tight performance cluster, slightly behind the RTX 5070 and Radeon Pro 580 but ahead of the mobile workstation parts. The Radeon Pro 570's rivals, meanwhile, are all within a narrow band: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (33,170, delta 0.1%), NVIDIA T550 Mobile (33,161, delta 0.1%), NVIDIA P104-100 (32,982, delta 0.7%), and NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32,849, delta 1.1%). The Radeon Pro 570 essentially ties the RTX 3050 Mobile and T550 Mobile, indicating it competes at the entry-level mobile workstation tier.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the same fundamental silicon: Ellesmere chip, GCN 4.0 architecture, 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, 5,700 million transistors, and a 232 mm² die size with a transistor density of 24.6M per mm². They also both use GDDR5 memory, a 256-bit memory bus, PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, and support DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The key architectural differences lie in the execution resources and clock speeds.

The WX 7100 is configured with 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, whereas the Radeon Pro 570 has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and the same 32 ROPs. This gives the WX 7100 a 28.6% advantage in shading unit count and a 28.6% advantage in TMUs, directly impacting its fill rates and compute throughput. The WX 7100 also operates at higher clocks: 1188 MHz base and 1243 MHz boost, compared to 1000 MHz base and 1105 MHz boost for the Radeon Pro 570. The combination of more execution units and higher clocks produces a substantial performance gap in raw throughput.

Memory configurations also differ. The WX 7100 carries 8 GB of GDDR5 with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective), yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The Radeon Pro 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 at 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective), giving 217.0 GB/s. While the bandwidth difference is modest (7 GB/s, roughly 3.2%), the WX 7100's double memory capacity is significant for large datasets and high-resolution textures. The pixel rate of the WX 7100 is 39.78 GPixel/s against 35.36 GPixel/s for the Radeon Pro 570, a 12.5% lead. Texture rate shows a larger gap: 179.0 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s, a 44.6% advantage for the WX 7100. Floating-point performance (FP32) follows the same pattern, with the WX 7100 delivering 5.728 TFLOPS versus 3.960 TFLOPS, a 44.6% lead. Both cards offer FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, meaning they do not gain extra throughput for half-precision workloads.

Power and physical design diverge sharply. The WX 7100 has a TDP of 130 W, a single-slot form factor, a 1x 6-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 300 W, and dimensions of 241 mm length and 112 mm height. The Radeon Pro 570 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 150 W TDP, no power connectors, no suggested PSU, and no listed dimensions, with display output described as "Portable Device Dependent." This indicates the Radeon Pro 570 is designed for embedded or laptop use, likely in Apple Mac products, whereas the WX 7100 is a standalone desktop workstation card.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in Geekbench Metal performance?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 wins with a score of 40,357 against the Radeon Pro 570's 39,945, a margin of 1%. This is the closest head-to-head result between the two cards.

Q: How large is the performance gap in OpenCL workloads?

A: The WX 7100 scores 40,148 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the Radeon Pro 570 scores 27,702. The delta is 44.9%, making OpenCL the biggest differentiator between the two.

Q: What are the memory capacities of each card?

A: The WX 7100 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the Radeon Pro 570 has 4 GB. Both use a 256-bit memory bus, but the WX 7100's memory bandwidth is 224.0 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s for the Radeon Pro 570.

Q: Do both cards use the same architecture and process node?

A: Yes, both are based on the Ellesmere chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. They share the same transistor count of 5,700 million and a 232 mm² die size.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The WX 7100 has an average benchmark score of 40,063, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The Radeon Pro 570 averages 33,207, which lands in the 78th percentile.

Q: Which card has a higher TDP and what form factor does each use?

A: The Radeon Pro 570 has a higher TDP at 150 W and is classified as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors. The WX 7100 has a 130 W TDP, is a single-slot card, and requires a 1x 6-pin power connector.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 and the AMD Radeon Pro 570:

• Clocks (Base): WX 7100 at 1188 MHz, Radeon Pro 570 at 1000 MHz
• Clocks (Boost): WX 7100 at 1243 MHz, Radeon Pro 570 at 1105 MHz
• Memory Clock: WX 7100 at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective), Radeon Pro 570 at 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective)
• Memory Size: WX 7100 has 8 GB, Radeon Pro 570 has 4 GB
• Memory Bandwidth: WX 7100 at 224.0 GB/s, Radeon Pro 570 at 217.0 GB/s
• Shading Units: WX 7100 has 2,304, Radeon Pro 570 has 1,792
• TMUs: WX 7100 has 144, Radeon Pro 570 has 112
• Pixel Rate: WX 7100 at 39.78 GPixel/s, Radeon Pro 570 at 35.36 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: WX 7100 at 179.0 GTexel/s, Radeon Pro 570 at 123.8 GTexel/s
• FP32 (and FP16): WX 7100 at 5.728 TFLOPS, Radeon Pro 570 at 3.960 TFLOPS
• TDP: WX 7100 at 130 W, Radeon Pro 570 at 150 W
• Slot Width: WX 7100 is single-slot, Radeon Pro 570 is IGP
• Power Connectors: WX 7100 has 1x 6-pin, Radeon Pro 570 has none
• Suggested PSU: WX 7100 lists 300 W, Radeon Pro 570 has no value
• Display Outputs: WX 7100 has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, Radeon Pro 570 is "Portable Device Dependent"
• Dimensions: WX 7100 is 241 mm long and 112 mm high, Radeon Pro 570 has no listed dimensions
• Release Date: WX 7100 launched on 2016-11-09, Radeon Pro 570 on 2017-06-04
• Generation: WX 7100 is from "Radeon Pro Polaris (WX x100)", Radeon Pro 570 is from "Radeon Pro Mac (500 Series)"
• Launch MSRP: WX 7100 has a launch MSRP of 799 USD, Radeon Pro 570 has none

Fields that are identical include the chip (Ellesmere), architecture (GCN 4.0), process node (14 nm), foundry (GlobalFoundries), transistors (5,700 million), die size (232 mm²), transistor density (24.6M / mm²), memory type (GDDR5), bus width (256 bit), ROPs (32), bus interface (PCIe 3.0 x16), API support (DirectX 12_0, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.3), and production status (end-of-life).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the dominant choice across all recorded benchmark categories. Its 44.9% lead in OpenCL and 24.1% lead in Vulkan make it the clear pick for compute-heavy workloads such as GPU rendering, scientific simulation, and machine learning inference that leverage these APIs. The 1% advantage in Metal is too small to matter practically, but the WX 7100 still claims that win. The WX 7100's 8 GB memory capacity, higher bandwidth, and significantly higher texture rate (179.0 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s) make it better suited for large-scale texture-heavy 3D scenes, high-resolution compositing, and multi-display productivity setups with four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Its desktop form factor, with a single-slot design and 6-pin power connector, fits standard workstation chassis and allows for easy installation and expansion.

The AMD Radeon Pro 570, despite losing all head-to-head benchmarks, has its own niche. As an integrated graphics processor with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs, it is built for mobile or all-in-one systems where space and power delivery are constrained. Its lower shading unit count (1,792) and clocks still deliver 3.960 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is respectable for a compact IGP. The 4 GB memory capacity, while half of the WX 7100's, is adequate for lighter workloads like 2D design, video playback, and moderate 3D applications. The Radeon Pro 570's 150 W TDP, though higher than the WX 7100's 130 W, is managed within a closed system design rather than a user-serviceable slot. The card's nearest rivals in the database are all mobile or low-profile parts (RTX 3050 Mobile, T550 Mobile, P104-100, T600 Mobile), confirming that its intended competition is in the entry-level mobile workstation segment, not against desktop cards like the WX 7100.

The data indicates that the WX 7100 is the superior performer for any task that can be measured by Geekbench. The Radeon Pro 570's only practical advantage lies in its integrated form factor, which suits systems that cannot accommodate a discrete card. For users building or upgrading a desktop workstation with room for a single-slot card, the WX 7100 offers consistently higher scores, a larger memory pool, and greater compute throughput. For users constrained to a laptop or compact Mac-style system, the Radeon Pro 570 provides a baseline level of GCN 4.0 capability without the need for external power. The percentile rankings reinforce this split: the WX 7100 sits at the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Radeon Pro 570 sits at the 78th, a difference that translates into measurable advantages in OpenCL and Vulkan specifically.