AMD Radeon Pro 570 vs AMD Radeon RX 470 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear pattern across all three shared benchmark tests: the AMD Radeon RX 470 consistently outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 570, though the margin varies significantly by workload.

In Geekbench Metal, the RX 470 scores 41,690 against the Pro 570's 39,945. That is a 4.2% lead for the RX 470. This is the closest contest between the two, indicating that Metal-based workloads do not separate these cards as dramatically as other APIs.

The gap widens considerably in Geekbench OpenCL. Here, the RX 470 posts 33,568 while the Pro 570 manages only 27,702. The delta is 17.5% in favor of the RX 470. The database records this as a substantial margin, suggesting the RX 470's higher shader count and texture units translate into a meaningful compute advantage under OpenCL.

The largest difference appears in Geekbench Vulkan. The RX 470 scores 39,884, while the Pro 570 trails at 31,974. This represents a 19.8% lead for the RX 470. Vulkan workloads tend to scale well with raw execution resources, and the data here reflects that tendency.

Overall, the head-to-head table records zero wins for the Pro 570 and three wins for the RX 470. The average benchmark score for the Pro 570 is 33,207, while the RX 470's average is 28,996. Note that the RX 470's average is lower than its individual benchmark scores because it includes a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 842, which pulls down the mean. The Pro 570's average is based only on its three Geekbench scores.

Percentile rankings place the Pro 570 at the 78th percentile of all GPUs, while the RX 470 sits at the 74th percentile. This suggests that despite losing every head-to-head test, the Pro 570 holds a slightly better position relative to the broader GPU landscape. However, the head-to-head data is unambiguous: for identical API benchmarks, the RX 470 is faster in every recorded case.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in Geekbench Metal, and by how much?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 470 wins with a score of 41,690 against 39,945 for the AMD Radeon Pro 570. The margin is 4.2%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two cards?

A: The largest gap is in Geekbench Vulkan, where the RX 470 scores 39,884 versus the Pro 570's 31,974. That is a 19.8% difference.

Q: How does the OpenCL result compare between the two?

A: The RX 470 leads with 33,568 points, while the Pro 570 records 27,702 points. The RX 470 is 17.5% ahead.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each card?

A: The Pro 570 has an average benchmark score of 33,207. The RX 470 has an average of 28,996, but this includes a low 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 842 that is not present in the Pro 570's data.

Q: Which card has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A:** The Pro 570 is at the 78th percentile, while the RX 470 is at the 74th percentile. Despite losing all head-to-head tests, the Pro 570 has a slightly better overall standing in the database.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each card have?

A:** The RX 470 wins all three recorded head-to-head tests. The Pro 570 has zero wins.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs are built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture and use the Ellesmere chip. They are fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with identical transistor counts of 5,700 million transistors and the same die size of 232 mm². The transistor density is also identical at 24.6M per mm².

Despite the shared silicon foundation, the two cards are configured differently. The RX 470 enables 2,048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units, while the Pro 570 is limited to 1,792 shading units and 112 TMUs. Both have 32 raster operation pipelines. This means the RX 470 has 14.3% more shaders and 14.3% more TMUs relative to the Pro 570.

The clock behavior also shifts the balance. The Pro 570 has a higher base clock at 1000 MHz versus 926 MHz for the RX 470. However, the RX 470 has a higher boost clock at 1206 MHz versus 1105 MHz for the Pro 570. The boost advantage for the RX 470 is about 9.1%, which compounds with its larger shader count.

Memory architecture is identical on paper: both use 4 GB of GDDR5 across a 256 bit bus. The Pro 570's memory is rated at 1695 MHz with 6.8 Gbps effective, yielding 217.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 470's memory runs at 1650 MHz with 6.6 Gbps effective, giving 211.2 GB/s. The Pro 570 has a slight 2.7% bandwidth advantage, but that does not offset the compute difference.

The Pro 570 belongs to the Radeon Pro Mac (500 Series) generation, while the RX 470 belongs to the Arctic Islands (RX 400) generation. The RX 470 lists its predecessor as Pirate Islands and its successor as Polarisl, while the Pro 570 has no listed predecessor or successor. Both share the same API support: DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ on several key specification fields. Shading units: the Pro 570 has 1,792, the RX 470 has 2,048. TMUs: 112 versus 128. ROPs are the same at 32. Base clock: 1000 MHz versus 926 MHz. Boost clock: 1105 MHz versus 1206 MHz. Memory clock: 1695 MHz versus 1650 MHz, with effective rates of 6.8 Gbps versus 6.6 Gbps.

Bandwidth is 217.0 GB/s for the Pro 570 and 211.2 GB/s for the RX 470. Pixel rate is 35.36 GPixel/s versus 38.59 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 123.8 GTexel/s versus 154.4 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 compute are both 3.960 TFLOPS for the Pro 570, while the RX 470 achieves 4.940 TFLOPS for both (each at a 1:1 ratio).

Power characteristics differ sharply. The Pro 570 has a TDP of 150 W, while the RX 470 has a TDP of 120 W. The Pro 570 is an integrated graphics product (IGP) with no power connectors and is portable-device dependent for display outputs. The RX 470 is a dual-slot add-in card requiring a single 6-pin power connector and a 300 W power supply. It measures 240 mm in length, 95 mm in height, and 35 mm in width.

API support matches: both have DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16 for both. Production status is end-of-life for both. The RX 470 was released on 2016-08-03, while the Pro 570 came later on 2017-06-04. The RX 470 has a launch MSRP of 179 USD.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward conclusion for most workload types. The AMD Radeon RX 470 is the faster GPU in every head-to-head benchmark that both cards share. It leads by 4.2% in Metal, 17.5% in OpenCL, and 19.8% in Vulkan. Anyone optimizing for raw compute performance across these APIs should choose the RX 470.

The AMD Radeon Pro 570, however, holds a higher overall percentile rank (78 vs. 74) and a higher average benchmark score (33,207 vs. 28,996) if only the three Geekbench tests are considered. But that average is skewed by the inclusion of the RX 470's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result, which is not part of the Pro 570's recorded benchmark set. In direct comparison, the RX 470 wins all three shared tests.

For users who require an integrated GPU with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs, the Pro 570 is the only option among the two. It also has a slightly higher base clock and slightly more memory bandwidth. But for anyone building a desktop system with a standard PCIe slot and a 6-pin connector, the RX 470 offers better performance per benchmark result.

The data does not support selecting the Pro 570 for performance reasons. It is a lower-configuration Ellesmere part with fewer shaders and lower boost clocks. The RX 470 uses the same architecture but with more execution resources and a higher boost frequency, resulting in a consistent performance advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 470 wins in all three recorded benchmark categories: Metal, OpenCL, and Vulkan. The largest margin is in Vulkan (19.8%), followed by OpenCL (17.5%), and then Metal (4.2%). For gaming, compute, or general GPU acceleration workloads that rely on these APIs, the RX 470 is the stronger choice. Its higher texture rate (154.4 GTexel/s vs. 123.8) and pixel rate (38.59 GPixel/s vs. 35.36) further reinforce its suitability for rasterization-heavy tasks.

The Pro 570 does not win any benchmark, but it does have specific attributes that may matter in certain scenarios. It is an IGP with no power connectors, meaning it can be integrated into portable or space-constrained systems where the RX 470's dual-slot, 6-pin design would not fit. Its base clock is higher (1000 MHz vs. 926 MHz), and its memory bandwidth is slightly higher (217.0 GB/s vs. 211.2 GB/s). These differences are minor in practice, as the RX 470's boost clock and larger execution units dominate, but for a system that can only accept an IGP, the Pro 570 is the only applicable device.

In terms of raw compute, the RX 470 delivers 4.940 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16, versus 3.960 TFLOPS for the Pro 570. That is a 24.7% higher theoretical throughput. The RX 470 also has 128 TMUs versus 112, meaning it can texture at a faster rate. The 110 ROP count is the same at 32, but the RX 470's higher pixel rate suggests it can fill more pixels per second.

For users focused solely on benchmark scores within these three APIs, there is no scenario where the Pro 570 wins. For users constrained by physical form factor or power delivery, the Pro 570 has the only viable specification. Otherwise, the RX 470 is the superior performer in every measured test.