AMD FirePro W8000 vs AMD Radeon Pro 570X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the AMD Radeon Pro 570X and the AMD FirePro W8000 is a split decision in the recorded database. Each card claims one benchmark victory, and the margins are substantial in both directions. The Radeon Pro 570X wins the OpenCL test with a score of 27,604 against 24,440 for the FirePro W8000, a delta of 12.9%. The FirePro W8000 answers in the Vulkan test, scoring 33,981 against 28,859 for the Radeon Pro 570X, a delta of 15.1% in its favor. These are not marginal differences; they represent clear performance advantages for each card in their respective API workloads.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the Radeon Pro 570X holds a broader lead. Its average benchmark score is 32,176, while the FirePro W8000 sits at 29,211. That is a difference of roughly 10% in favor of the Radeon Pro 570X across the tests recorded in the database. The percentile ranks reinforce this picture: the Radeon Pro 570X places in the 76th percentile among all GPUs, while the FirePro W8000 sits one point lower at the 75th percentile. The data indicates that while the FirePro W8000 can outperform in a specific API scenario, the Radeon Pro 570X delivers a higher overall average.

The nearest rival data places both cards in similar company. The Radeon Pro 570X sits within 1.1% of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32,540 average score) and within 0.9% of the Intel Arc Pro A30M (31,894). It trails the AMD FirePro S10000 (32,388) by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (32,456) by 0.9%. The FirePro W8000, by contrast, is nearly tied with the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29,197) at 0% delta, and sits within 1.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28,874). The Radeon Pro 570X is thus competing in a slightly higher performance tier by average score, even if the FirePro W8000 shows a stronger single-test peak.

The OpenCL result is the larger absolute win for the Radeon Pro 570X. A 12.9% advantage in that test aligns with its higher compute metrics, which are detailed later. The Vulkan result is equally telling for the FirePro W8000, which posts a 15.1% lead despite its older architecture. These two outcomes frame the entire comparison: the Radeon Pro 570X is the more balanced card in the database, while the FirePro W8000 has a specific strength in Vulkan that cannot be ignored.

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon Pro 570X wins in OpenCL, which is a common compute workload for professional applications. Its score of 27,604 versus 24,440 represents a 12.9% advantage, and this is the only head-to-head benchmark where both cards have recorded data. The FirePro W8000 has no recorded Metal benchmark, while the Radeon Pro 570X posts a Geekbench Metal score of 40,066. That Metal result is the highest single-test score for either card in the database, and it contributes significantly to the Radeon Pro 570X's higher average benchmark score of 32,176.

The FirePro W8000 wins decisively in Vulkan. Its score of 33,981 is 15.1% ahead of the Radeon Pro 570X's 28,859. This is a substantial margin, and it suggests that the FirePro W8000 is the better choice for workloads that rely heavily on Vulkan API performance. The FirePro W8000 also has a higher peak single-test score overall, since its Vulkan result exceeds the Radeon Pro 570X's Metal score of 40,066? No, that is incorrect. The Radeon Pro 570X's Metal score of 40,066 is the highest single-test number in the entire comparison. The FirePro W8000's Vulkan score of 33,981 is the second highest.

For use cases, the data points to a clear split. The Radeon Pro 570X is the better option for OpenCL-based compute tasks, which are prevalent in scientific simulation, data analysis, and many rendering pipelines. It also has the advantage of a Metal benchmark, which is relevant for macOS environments. The FirePro W8000 is the better option for Vulkan-based workloads, which include certain game engines, real-time visualization tools, and cross-platform graphics applications. Its 15.1% Vulkan lead is the largest margin in any head-to-head test, so users with Vulkan-centric software should prioritize the FirePro W8000.

The average benchmark scores add another layer. The Radeon Pro 570X leads by 2,965 points (32,176 versus 29,211), which is a 10.2% advantage. This means that for mixed workloads or general-purpose use, the Radeon Pro 570X is more likely to deliver better overall performance. The FirePro W8000's win is narrower in scope, confined to a single API, but within that API it is clearly superior.

The Verdict

The data shows two cards with distinct strengths, and the right choice depends entirely on the target workload. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X is the safer pick for general compute and mixed usage. It wins the OpenCL benchmark by 12.9%, posts a higher average benchmark score (32,176 versus 29,211), and has a higher percentile rank (76th versus 75th). It also has a Metal benchmark score of 40,066, which the FirePro W8000 cannot match, and its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, placing it in a higher performance tier.

The AMD FirePro W8000 is the pick only for Vulkan-heavy applications. Its 15.1% Vulkan advantage is the most pronounced single-test gap in this comparison, and for users whose software stacks rely on Vulkan, that lead will translate directly into faster frame rates or shorter render times. However, the FirePro W8000 is 12.9% slower in OpenCL, has a lower average score, and sits at a lower percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH and the Intel Arc A370M, which are lower-tier parts by average score.

For most professional workloads, the Radeon Pro 570X is the recommended card. The data indicates a more consistent performer across the recorded benchmarks, with a higher average and a stronger OpenCL showing. The FirePro W8000 is a niche choice, justified only when Vulkan performance is the primary requirement. The database records one win for each card, but the Radeon Pro 570X wins the overall comparison by average score and by breadth of benchmark coverage.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X has an average benchmark score of 32,176, while the AMD FirePro W8000 has an average score of 29,211.

Q: How do the two cards compare in OpenCL performance?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X scores 27,604 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 12.9% higher than the AMD FirePro W8000's score of 24,440.

Q: Which card wins in Vulkan benchmarks?

A: The AMD FirePro W8000 wins in Vulkan, scoring 33,981 versus 28,859 for the AMD Radeon Pro 570X, a 15.1% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Pro 570X have a Metal benchmark result?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X records a Geekbench Metal score of 40,066, which is the highest single-test score in this comparison. The AMD FirePro W8000 has no recorded Metal benchmark.

Q: What are the percentile ranks for these GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X is in the 76th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD FirePro W8000 is in the 75th percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals by average score for each card?

A: For the AMD Radeon Pro 570X, the nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S10000 (32,388, 0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (32,456, 0.9% higher), the Intel Arc Pro A30M (31,894, 0.9% lower), and the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32,540, 1.1% higher). For the AMD FirePro W8000, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29,197, 0% delta), the Intel Arc A370M (29,175, 0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28,996, 0.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28,874, 1.2% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on fundamentally different architectures, which explains their divergent benchmark results. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X uses the Ellesmere chip based on GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The AMD FirePro W8000 uses the Tahiti chip based on GCN 1.0 architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC. This generational gap is significant: GCN 4.0 is a mature iteration of the Graphics Core Next design, while GCN 1.0 is the original implementation.

The transistor counts reflect the process differences. The Radeon Pro 570X packs 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.6 million per square millimeter. The FirePro W8000 has 4,313 million transistors on a larger 352 mm² die, with a much lower density of 12.3 million per square millimeter. The Radeon Pro 570X achieves higher density through the smaller process node, which also contributes to its lower power consumption.

Both cards share identical core counts: 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. This is a rare case where the fundamental compute resource counts are exactly the same. The performance differences therefore come from clock speeds, memory bandwidth, and architectural efficiency. The Radeon Pro 570X has a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 1105 MHz, while the FirePro W8000 has no base or boost clock listed in the database. The Radeon Pro 570X operates at higher effective frequencies, contributing to its OpenCL lead.

Memory subsystems also differ. Both have 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256 bit bus, but the Radeon Pro 570X runs at 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) with a bandwidth of 217.0 GB/s, while the FirePro W8000 runs at 1375 MHz (5.5 Gbps effective) with a bandwidth of 176.0 GB/s. The Radeon Pro 570X has a 23.3% bandwidth advantage, which matters for memory-intensive compute tasks.

The API support differs in notable ways. The Radeon Pro 570X supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3, while the FirePro W8000 supports DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.170. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The Radeon Pro 570X has full-rate FP16 at 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), while the FirePro W8000 has no recorded FP16 capability. The FP32 performance is 3.960 TFLOPS for the Radeon Pro 570X and 3.226 TFLOPS for the FirePro W8000, a 22.7% difference in favor of the newer card.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two cards. The process node is 14 nm for the AMD Radeon Pro 570X and 28 nm for the AMD FirePro W8000. The foundry is GlobalFoundries for the former and TSMC for the latter. Transistor counts are 5,700 million versus 4,313 million, and die sizes are 232 mm² versus 352 mm², resulting in transistor densities of 24.6M per mm² and 12.3M per mm² respectively.

Clock speeds differ: the Radeon Pro 570X has a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 1105 MHz, while the FirePro W8000 has no base or boost clock listed. Memory clocks are 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) for the Radeon Pro 570X and 1375 MHz (5.5 Gbps effective) for the FirePro W8000. Memory bandwidth is 217.0 GB/s versus 176.0 GB/s.

The pixel rate is 35.36 GPixel/s for the Radeon Pro 570X and 28.80 GPixel/s for the FirePro W8000. Texture rates are 123.8 GTexel/s versus 100.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 3.960 TFLOPS versus 3.226 TFLOPS. The Radeon Pro 570X has FP16 at 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), while the FirePro W8000 has no recorded FP16 data.

Power and physical specifications differ substantially. The Radeon Pro 570X has a TDP of 570X has a TDP of 150 W, a slot width of IGP (integrated form factor), and no power connectors or suggested PSU. The FirePro W8000 has a TDP of 225 W, is dual-slot, requires 2x 6-pin power connectors, and lists a suggested PSU of 550 W. The FirePro W8000 has recorded dimensions of 279 mm length (11 inches) and 111 mm height (4.4 inches), while the Radeon Pro 570X has no recorded dimensions.

Both cards use PCIe 4.0, no, PCIe 3.0 x16 bus interfaces. The Radeon Pro 570X has PCIe 3.0 x16, while the FirePro W8000 also uses PCIe 3.0 x16. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the Radeon Pro 570X, while the FirePro W8000 offers 4x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI. The Radeon Pro 570X supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3, while the FirePro W8000 supports DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.170. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The Radeon Pro 570X is from the Radeon Pro Mac (500X Series) generation, while the FirePro W8000 is from the FirePro GCN (Wx000) generation. The FirePro W8000 has a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD.