AMD Radeon Pro 570 vs NVIDIA Quadro GV100 Comparison

NVIDIA Quadro GV100 and AMD Radeon Pro 570 represent two vastly different eras and market positions. The GV100 is a 2018 flagship compute card built on the 12 nm Volta architecture, while the Radeon Pro 570 is a 2017 mid-range mobile-integrated part on 14 nm GCN 4.0. Their benchmark data shows a clear but nuanced picture: the GV100 dominates in raw compute, yet the Radeon Pro 570 holds its own in relative performance percentiles given its far smaller footprint. This analysis uses only the provided benchmark scores, architectural specifications, and nearest-rival comparisons to determine which card wins where and why.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only two directly comparable benchmark tests in the dataset are Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. In OpenCL, the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 scores 150,004 points against the AMD Radeon Pro 570’s 27,702 points. That is a delta of 441.5% — the GV100 delivers more than five times the raw compute throughput in this API. This is not a marginal gap; it is a generational chasm. The Vulkan test tells a similar story, with the GV100 posting 139,526 points versus 31,974 for the Radeon Pro 570, a 336.4% advantage. In both cases, the winner is the NVIDIA card, and the head-to-head tally stands at 2 wins for the GV100 and 0 for the AMD part.

To put these numbers in context, look at the nearest rivals for each card. The Quadro GV100’s average benchmark score is 35,520, placing it just 0.2% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35,435) and 2.4% above the NVIDIA A2 (34,690). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Duo by 0.9% (35,860) and the NVIDIA T1000 by 2.1% (36,289). Meanwhile, the Radeon Pro 570’s average score of 33,207 sits 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (33,170) and 1.1% above the NVIDIA T600 Mobile (32,849). So while the GV100’s raw scores are astronomically higher, its percentile rank is 80 versus 78 for the Radeon Pro 570 — a mere 2-percentage-point difference when normalized against all GPUs.

The interpretation here is critical. The GV100’s advantage in OpenCL and Vulkan is so large that it dwarfs any other comparison in the dataset. However, the Radeon Pro 570’s average score is not proportionally far behind when considering its much lower specifications. The deltaPct values against rivals suggest both cards are tightly clustered with their peers: the GV100’s nearest competitors are within ±2.4%, and the Radeon Pro 570’s are within ±1.1%. This indicates that the head-to-head tests capture extreme compute workloads, while the average scores reflect a broader mix of tasks where the AMD card is surprisingly competitive for its class.

The Verdict

From the data, the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 is the unequivocal choice for anyone prioritizing raw compute performance in OpenCL or Vulkan workloads. Its 441.5% lead in OpenCL and 336.4% lead in Vulkan leave no ambiguity. If your application relies heavily on these APIs — think scientific simulation, deep learning inference, or high-end rendering — the GV100 is the only rational pick. It also has a massive memory advantage: 32 GB of HBM2 versus 4 GB of GDDR5, with bandwidth of 868.4 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s. The data shows this translates into the benchmark scores, not just theoretical specs.

However, the AMD Radeon Pro 570 is not without merit. Its average benchmark score of 33,207 is only 6.5% lower than the GV100’s 35,520, despite the GV100 having 2.86 times the shading units (5,120 versus 1,792) and 4.2 times the FP32 throughput (16.66 TFLOPS versus 3.960 TFLOPS). This suggests the Radeon Pro 570 is far more efficient for its size, or that the average score includes tests where the AMD card’s architecture performs better relative to its specs. Its percentile rank of 78 versus 80 indicates that for typical workloads, the gap is much narrower than the head-to-head tests imply.

Who should pick which? Strictly from the data: pick the GV100 if you need maximum compute in OpenCL/Vulkan and can accommodate a 250 W dual-slot card with a 600 W suggested PSU. Pick the Radeon Pro 570 if you are constrained to an IGP form factor with no power connectors, need only 150 W, and your workloads are more varied — its average score proves it can hold its own in mixed tasks. The GV100’s end-of-life status and 8,999 USD launch MSRP (stated once here) make it a legacy product, but the Radeon Pro 570 is also end-of-life. For portable or integrated systems, the AMD card is the only viable option given its slot width and power connectors.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two cards is vast. The NVIDIA Quadro GV100 uses the Volta architecture on a 12 nm TSMC process, packing 21,100 million transistors into an 815 mm² die. That yields a transistor density of 25.9M per mm². The AMD Radeon Pro 570 uses GCN 4.0 on a 14 nm GlobalFoundries process, with 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, giving a density of 24.6M per mm². The density is nearly identical, but the GV100 has 3.7 times the die area and 3.7 times the transistor count.

Core configuration differs dramatically. The GV100 has 5,120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 640 tensor cores. The Radeon Pro 570 has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with no tensor cores. This explains the compute gap: the GV100’s FP32 rating is 16.66 TFLOPS versus 3.960 TFLOPS, a 4.2x difference. FP16 is where the gap widens further — the GV100 hits 33.32 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio, while the Radeon Pro 570 stays at 3.960 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The tensor cores are exclusive to NVIDIA and enable Volta-specific workloads that AMD cannot match.

Memory subsystems are equally divergent. The GV100 uses 32 GB of HBM2 on a 4096-bit bus, delivering 868.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon Pro 570 uses 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 217.0 GB/s. Clock speeds differ too: the GV100 runs at 1132 MHz base and 1627 MHz boost, while the Radeon Pro 570 runs at 1000 MHz base and 1105 MHz boost. Pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s for NVIDIA versus 35.36 GPixel/s for AMD, and texture rate is 520.6 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s. API support is close — both support DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan, but the GV100 supports DirectX 12_1 and Vulkan 1.4, while the Radeon Pro 570 supports DirectX 12_0 and Vulkan 1.3. The GV100 has a 267 mm length and 111 mm height, while the Radeon Pro 570 has no listed dimensions and is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro GV100 has an average benchmark score of 35,520, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570 averages 33,207. The GV100 is 6.5% higher, despite being 2 percentage points higher in percentile rank (80 versus 78).

Q: How much faster is the GV100 in OpenCL compared to the Radeon Pro 570?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the GV100 scores 150,004 versus 27,702 for the Radeon Pro 570, a delta of 441.5%. This is the largest head-to-head margin in the dataset.

Q: Does the Radeon Pro 570 have any tensor cores?

A: No. The AMD Radeon Pro 570 has no tensor cores (listed as null), while the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 includes 640 tensor cores. This is a key architectural difference for compute workloads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The GV100 has 868.4 GB/s bandwidth from 32 GB of HBM2, while the Radeon Pro 570 has 217.0 GB/s from 4 GB of GDDR5. The NVIDIA card offers 4.0 times the bandwidth.

Q: Which card has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The GV100’s pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s, compared to 35.36 GPixel/s for the Radeon Pro 570. This is a 5.9x advantage for NVIDIA, driven by its 128 ROPs versus 32 ROPs.

Q: Are both cards end-of-life products?

A: Yes. Both the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 and AMD Radeon Pro 570 are listed as end-of-life production status. The GV100 was released on 2018-03-26, and the Radeon Pro 570 on 2017-06-04.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA Quadro GV100 wins decisively in any workload that stresses raw compute throughput. Its OpenCL score of 150,004 is 441.5% higher than the Radeon Pro 570’s 27,702, making it the clear choice for OpenCL-based applications like physics simulation, financial modeling, or large-scale data processing. In Vulkan, the 139,526 versus 31,974 margin (336.4%) extends this victory to modern graphics APIs and compute shaders. The 640 tensor cores and 33.32 TFLOPS FP16 performance give it an edge in AI inference and training tasks, though the dataset does not include specific AI benchmarks. Its 32 GB memory capacity and 868.4 GB/s bandwidth allow it to handle datasets that would exhaust the Radeon Pro 570’s 4 GB pool instantly.

The AMD Radeon Pro 570 wins in scenarios where the GV100 cannot physically fit or operate. As an IGP with no power connectors and a 150 W TDP, it integrates into portable devices or compact systems where the GV100’s dual-slot, 250 W, 267 mm design is impossible. Its 1:1 FP16 ratio (3.960 TFLOPS) means it does not lose half its throughput in half-precision workloads, unlike the GV100’s 2:1 ratio (33.32 TFLOPS FP16, but 16.66 TFLOPS FP32). In mixed workloads, its average score of 33,207 versus 35,520 shows it trails by only 6.5%, so for everyday graphics, video playback, or light compute, the Radeon Pro 570 is proportionally competitive. Its nearest rivals (RTX 3050 Mobile at 33,170, T550 Mobile at 33,161) are all within 0.1-1.1%, indicating it performs exactly as expected for its class.

The verdict is clear: the GV100 is a compute monster for uncompromising performance, while the Radeon Pro 570 is a pragmatic choice for constrained environments where its efficiency and form factor matter more than raw speed. The data does not support any other conclusion.