AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs AMD Radeon RX 7800M Comparison

The AMD Radeon Pro 570X and the AMD Radeon RX 7800M represent two vastly different eras of GPU design, separated by process technology, architecture, and intended use case. The data shows a clear generational gap, with the newer RX 7800M delivering over four times the compute performance in shared benchmarks. However, the Pro 570X holds a higher percentile ranking in the overall database, indicating that its legacy status and specific workload characteristics still place it favorably against a broad field of GPUs. This analysis will break down the architectural, specification, and benchmark differences to determine which GPU is suitable for which scenario.

The Verdict

Based on recorded benchmark data, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M is the unequivocal performance winner in every shared test. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 7800M scores 120,778 compared to the Pro 570X's 27,604, a massive 77.1% lead. Similarly, in Geekbench Vulkan, the RX 7800M posts 126,668 versus 28,859, a 77.2% advantage. For any application leveraging OpenCL or Vulkan compute, the RX 7800M is the only rational choice, delivering roughly 4.4 times the raw throughput.

However, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X is not without merit. Its average benchmark score of 32,176 places it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs in the database, higher than the RX 7800M's 73rd percentile and average score of 27,883. This paradox suggests that the Pro 570X, despite being end-of-life and architecturally ancient, benefits from a wide range of legacy test results that boost its standing. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S10000 (only 0.7% behind) and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (0.9% behind), indicating it still trades blows with much newer hardware in aggregate scoring.

The verdict is straightforward: the RX 7800M is for users who need maximum compute performance, modern API support, and future-proofing. The Pro 570X is for users who require a stable, long-supported platform for legacy applications, particularly in macOS environments where its GCN architecture and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory may have specific driver optimizations. The data does not support choosing the Pro 570X for raw speed, but its higher percentile ranking suggests it remains a competent performer in its niche.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X has a higher average benchmark score of 32,176, compared to the AMD Radeon RX 7800M's 27,883.

Q: How much faster is the RX 7800M in Geekbench Vulkan?

A: The RX 7800M scores 126,668 in Geekbench Vulkan, which is 77.2% higher than the Pro 570X's score of 28,859.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The Pro 570X features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 217.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RX 7800M offers 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Only the AMD Radeon RX 7800M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The Pro 570X is limited to DirectX 12 (12_0).

Q: What are the production statuses of these GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X is listed as end-of-life, while the AMD Radeon RX 7800M is listed as active production.

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare to the Pro 570X?

A: The Pro 570X's closest rival is the AMD FirePro S10000, which has an average score of 32,388, just 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 0.9% higher, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M is 0.9% lower.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gulf between these two GPUs is immense. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X is built on the GCN 4.0 architecture, using the Ellesmere chip, fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It contains 5,700 million transistors on a die size of 232 mm², yielding a transistor density of 24.6 million per mm². This is a mature, pre-RDNA design that has no dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, relying purely on 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs.

In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 28,100 million transistors into a 346 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 81.2 million per mm², more than three times that of the Pro 570X. Crucially, the RX 7800M includes 60 dedicated ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Pro 570X. Its shading unit count is 3,840, double that of the Pro 570X, with 240 TMUs and 96 ROPs.

The API support further highlights the generational divide. The Pro 570X supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The RX 7800M, however, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and the newer Vulkan 1.4. The RX 7800M also features a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, while the Pro 570X is limited to PCIe 3.0 x16. The RX 7800M's predecessor is listed as "Polaris Mobile," which aligns with the Pro 570X's GCN lineage, showing a direct evolutionary path but with radical internal redesign.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal stark contrasts in almost every field. Clock speeds differ dramatically: the Pro 570X runs at a base of 1000 MHz and a boost of 1105 MHz, while the RX 7800M has a base of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2145 MHz, and a boost of 2335 MHz. Memory clocks also diverge, with the Pro 570X using 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) GDDR5, while the RX 7800M uses 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) GDDR6.

Memory capacity and bandwidth are major differentiators. The Pro 570X offers 4 GB of VRAM with 217.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RX 7800M provides 12 GB with 432.0 GB/s, exactly double the bandwidth. The bus widths differ: 256-bit for the Pro 570X versus 192-bit for the RX 7800M, yet the newer memory technology allows the RX 7800M to overcome the narrower bus.

Compute throughput is where the RX 7800M dominates. The Pro 570X delivers 3.960 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the RX 7800M delivers 35.87 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1), an approximate nine-fold increase. Pixel and texture rates follow suit: the Pro 570X has 35.36 GPixel/s and 123.8 GTexel/s, while the RX 7800M has 224.2 GPixel/s and 560.4 GTexel/s.

Power and physical characteristics are similar: both are IGP (integrated GPU) slot widths with no power connectors and portable device dependent display outputs. The TDP differs, with the Pro 570X at 150 W and the RX 7800M at 180 W. Release dates are far apart: the Pro 570X launched in March 2019, while the RX 7800M launched in September 2024. The Pro 570X is end-of-life, whereas the RX 7800M is active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is sparse but conclusive, with only two shared tests: Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. In both, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M wins decisively.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 7800M scores 120,778 against the Pro 570X's 27,604. The delta percentage is -77.1%, meaning the Pro 570X is 77.1% slower than the RX 7800M. This result aligns perfectly with the FP32 compute difference, where the RX 7800M's 35.87 TFLOPS dwarfs the Pro 570X's 3.960 TFLOPS. The OpenCL workload appears to scale nearly linearly with shading unit count and clock speed, favoring the newer architecture.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the RX 7800M scores 126,668, while the Pro 570X manages 28,859. The delta percentage is -77.2%, nearly identical to the OpenCL margin. This consistency suggests that the RX 7800M's advantages in shading units, clock speeds, and memory bandwidth translate uniformly across different compute APIs. The Vulkan score for the RX 7800M is even slightly higher than its OpenCL score, indicating excellent driver optimization for the newer API, which also supports Vulkan 1.4 versus the Pro 570X's Vulkan 1.3.

The Pro 570X's aggregate performance data tells a different story. Its average benchmark score of 32,176 is higher than the RX 7800M's 27,883, due to the Pro 570X's inclusion in a broader set of legacy benchmarks. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro S10000, is only 0.7% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 0.9% higher. This suggests that in the database's full suite, the Pro 570X holds its own against much newer cards, likely due to optimized drivers for specific professional applications.

The RX 7800M's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X (0.3% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.5% lower). Its average score of 27,883 places it in the 73rd percentile, three points below the Pro 570X. This is a curious outcome: the RX 7800M wins every shared test by a massive margin but has a lower aggregate score. The likely explanation is that the RX 7800M's benchmark suite includes heavy DirectX 12 and Passmark tests where its scores vary widely, while the Pro 570X benefits from a more consistent legacy profile. Regardless, the head-to-head data is unambiguous: for compute workloads, the RX 7800M is vastly superior.