AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs AMD Radeon Pro 580X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between these two AMD Radeon Pro parts. The Radeon Pro 580X takes two of the three recorded tests, and it does so by substantial margins. In Geekbench OpenCL, the 580X scores 36,426 against 27,604 for the 570X, a 32% advantage. The gap widens further in Geekbench Vulkan, where the 580X posts 40,115 versus 28,859, a 39% lead. These are not small differences. They point to a decisive performance tier separation in compute-heavy workloads.

The single exception is Geekbench Metal, where the Radeon Pro 570X actually wins. Its score of 40,066 edges out the 580X's 39,577, a 1.2% difference. That is a narrow margin, well within run-to-run variation for most benchmark suites, but it is worth remembering the lower-spec card does not lose every contest. The Metal result suggests that Apple's Metal API can extract comparable performance from the 570X in certain graphics tasks, despite the hardware gap between the two GPUs.

Looking at the broader database context, the 580X sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,706. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A at 38,691 (a 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile at 38,349 (0.9% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38,299 (1.1% behind). The 580X also edges out its direct sibling, the AMD Radeon Pro 575X, which averages 39,116, putting the 580X 1% behind that part. So the 580X sits in a tight cluster of similarly performing GPUs, none of which are more than about 1.1% away from its average score.

The 570X, by contrast, lands at the 76th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 32,176. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro S10000 at 32,388 (0.7% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 32,456 (0.9% ahead), the Intel Arc Pro A30M at 31,894 (0.9% behind), and the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 at 32,540 (1.1% ahead). The 570X is therefore surrounded by a mix of older workstation parts and modern consumer GPUs, and it holds its own in that company. The 580X, meanwhile, is roughly 20% faster than the 570X in average benchmark score, which is a substantial tier separation within the same product family.

The head-to-head deltas reinforce the point. The 580X wins 32% and 39% in OpenCL and Vulkan respectively, while losing by only 1.2% in Metal. The average benchmark score difference, 38,706 versus 32,176, works out to the 580X being about 20% ahead overall. For users who rely on OpenCL or Vulkan compute, the choice is obvious. For Metal-centric workflows, the two cards are effectively peers, and the 570X even holds a marginal edge.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs are built on the same Ellesmere chip, using AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture. Both are fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. The transistor density is identical at 24.6M per mm². So the fundamental silicon is the same. The differences come from how AMD configured that silicon in each product.

The most significant difference is in the compute pipeline. The Radeon Pro 580X has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The Radeon Pro 570X has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and the same 32 ROPs. That means the 580X has 28.6% more shading units and the same 28.6% increase in TMUs, while the ROP count stays constant. This explains the large compute performance gap in OpenCL and Vulkan, since those workloads scale more directly with shader throughput and texture rate.

Clock speeds also differ. The 580X runs at a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 1200 MHz. The 570X runs at 1000 MHz base and 1105 MHz boost. That is a 10% higher base clock and roughly 8.6% higher boost clock for the 580X. Combined with the higher shader count, the pixel rate and texture rate tell the story. The 580X delivers 38.40 GPixel/s and 172.8 GTexel/s, while the 570X delivers 35.36 GPixel/s and 123.8 GTexel/s. The pixel rate gap is modest, about 8.6%, because both cards share the same ROP count. The texture rate gap is much larger, about 39.6%, because the 580X has both more TMUs and a higher clock.

Memory is another major divider. The 580X comes with 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, while the 570X has 4 GB of GDDR5 on the same 256-bit bus. The memory clocks are close: 1710 MHz for the 580X versus 1695 MHz for the 570X, both yielding 6.8 Gbps effective. Bandwidth is nearly identical, 218.9 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s, a difference of less than 1%. So the capacity is double on the 580X, but the throughput is essentially the same. For large datasets or high-resolution textures, the 8 GB frame buffer is the meaningful advantage, not the bandwidth.

FP32 compute figures reflect the combined effects of shader count and clock. The 580X delivers 5.530 TFLOPS, while the 570X delivers 3.960 TFLOPS. That is a 39.6% advantage for the 580X, matching the texture rate delta. FP16 is identical to FP32 on both cards, listed as 5.530 TFLOPS (1:1) and 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1) respectively, indicating no separate half-rate FP16 path on either GPU. Power consumption differs as well: the 580X is rated at 185 W TDP, the 570X at 150 W TDP. The 580X consumes 23.3% more power while delivering roughly 39.6% more compute throughput, so the efficiency curve favors the larger card.

The bus interface also differs. The 580X uses Apple MPX, an integrated GPU form factor for Mac systems, while the 570X uses PCIe 3.0 x16. Display outputs differ too: the 580X lists 2x HDMI 2.0b, while the 570X is described as "Portable Device Dependent." Both cards support DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, so the API feature set is identical. Neither card has RT cores or tensor cores, consistent with the GCN 4.0 architecture, which predates dedicated ray tracing and AI acceleration hardware.

FAQ

Q: Which card is faster in Geekbench Metal?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X scores 40,066 versus 39,577 for the 580X, a 1.2% advantage for the 570X in that specific test.

Q: How much faster is the 580X in OpenCL?

A: The 580X scores 36,426 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 32% higher than the 570X's 27,604.

Q: Do both cards use the same GPU die?

A: Yes, both use the Ellesmere chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, 5,700 million transistors, and a 232 mm² die on GlobalFoundries' 14 nm process.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The 580X has 8 GB of GDDR5, while the 570X has 4 GB of GDDR5. Both use a 256-bit bus, and bandwidth is nearly identical at 218.9 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s.

Q: Which card has a higher power draw?

A: The 580X is rated at 185 W TDP, compared to 150 W for the 570X.

Q: How do the two cards compare in average benchmark score?

A: The 580X averages 38,706 across all recorded benchmarks, placing it at the 82nd percentile. The 570X averages 32,176, placing it at the 76th percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for compute-heavy users. The Radeon Pro 580X is the stronger card in OpenCL and Vulkan, with 32% and 39% leads respectively, and it offers double the memory at 8 GB versus 4 GB. Its average benchmark score is about 20% higher, and it sits at a higher percentile among all GPUs. Users who run GPU-accelerated rendering, scientific compute, or Vulkan-based workloads should pick the 580X without hesitation.

The case for the 570X is narrower but real. In Geekbench Metal, it actually outperforms the 580X by 1.2%, and it consumes 35 W less power at 150 W TDP. Its lower shader count and clock speeds still deliver 3.960 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is respectable for its class. For Mac users whose primary API is Metal and who do not need more than 4 GB of VRAM, the 570X is a viable choice, especially where power draw matters. Its 76th percentile ranking, while lower than the 580X's 82nd, still places it above the majority of GPUs in the database.

The 570X also uses a standard PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, whereas the 580X uses Apple MPX, which means the 580X is tied to Apple's integrated GPU form factor. The 570X's display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," suggesting it is designed for systems where the display connection is handled by the host device. That distinction matters for system integration decisions, even if it does not show up in raw benchmark scores.

Neither card is current; both are end-of-life products with the same March 2019 release date. There is no launch MSRP recorded for either. The choice between them, therefore, is not about buying new today but about understanding what each part offers in existing systems. The 580X is the compute leader with more memory and higher throughput. The 570X is the efficiency pick with a Metal edge. The benchmark record supports both interpretations, depending on the workload.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro 580X | AMD Radeon Pro 570X |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 1100 MHz | 1000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1105 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1710 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) | 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 218.9 GB/s | 217.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2304 | 1792 |

| TMUs | 144 | 112 |

| ROPs | 32 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 38.40 GPixel/s | 35.36 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 172.8 GTexel/s | 123.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 5.530 TFLOPS | 3.960 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 5.530 TFLOPS (1:1) | 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 185 W | 150 W |

| Bus Interface | Apple MPX | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 2x HDMI 2.0b | Portable Device Dependent |

| Power Connectors | Not specified | None |

| Geekbench Metal | 39,577 | 40,066 |

| Geekbench OpenCL | 36,426 | 27,604 |

| Geekbench Vulkan | 40,115 | 28,859 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 38,706 | 32,176 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 82 | 76 |