AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database is Geekbench Metal, and the result is decisive. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 73,512, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570X scores 40,066. That translates to an 83.5% advantage for the RX Vega 56, a massive gap that underscores the fundamental performance difference between these two GPUs. The RX Vega 56 is not just faster; it is nearly twice as fast in this particular API test.

Looking at the broader average benchmark score, the RX Vega 56 posts 37,507 across all recorded tests, compared to 32,176 for the Pro 570X. That is a 16.6% overall advantage, though the head-to-head Metal result is far more lopsided than the average suggests. The reason is that the Pro 570X's average is pulled up by its OpenCL and Vulkan results, which are 27,604 and 28,859 respectively. These are respectable scores for a mobile-oriented or integrated-class part, but they do not approach the RX Vega 56's Metal showing.

The RX Vega 56 also holds a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs: 81st percentile versus 76th for the Pro 570X. This places the RX Vega 56 in a stronger overall position in the database's hierarchy. When considering nearest rivals, the RX Vega 56 sits within a tight cluster. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 averages 37,628 (0.3% ahead), the GeForce RTX 4070 averages 37,648 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 averages 37,157 (0.9% behind). The Pro 570X's rivals include the AMD FirePro S10000 at 32,388 (0.7% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 32,456 (0.9% ahead). Notably, the Pro 570X is less than 1% behind the RX 7900 GRE in average score, which is remarkable given the RX 7900 GRE is a much newer and larger product. The RX Vega 56, by contrast, is within 0.4% of the RTX 4070, a card from a much later generation.

The data indicates that in raw compute terms, the RX Vega 56's FP32 throughput of 10.54 TFLOPS dwarfs the Pro 570X's 3.960 TFLOPS. The pixel rate tells a similar story: 94.14 GPixel/s versus 35.36 GPixel/s. Texture rate also favors the RX Vega 56 at 329.5 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s. These are not marginal differences; they represent a different class of hardware. The RX Vega 56 is a desktop enthusiast card from the Vega 10 generation, while the Pro 570X is a lower-power part based on the Ellesmere chip, which is essentially a Polaris-derived design. The FP16 numbers are also telling: the RX Vega 56 delivers 21.09 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the Pro 570X delivers 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The RX Vega 56's ability to double FP16 throughput is a significant architectural advantage for workloads that can use it.

Where Each One Wins

The RX Vega 56 wins decisively in every recorded metric that can be compared. Its 83.5% lead in Geekbench Metal is the clearest example. For any workload that relies on Metal, the RX Vega 56 is the obvious choice. The 8 GB of HBM2 memory with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth gives it a substantial edge in memory-intensive tasks compared to the Pro 570X's 4 GB of GDDR5 at 217.0 GB/s. The memory bandwidth difference alone, 409.6 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s, means the RX Vega 56 can feed its shader array much more effectively.

The Pro 570X's wins are less about performance and more about form factor and power. It is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors and a 150 W TDP, compared to the RX Vega 56's dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin connectors and a 210 W TDP. The Pro 570X is designed for portable devices, as indicated by its display outputs being "Portable Device Dependent." It has no recorded dimensions, which suggests it is not a standalone card. The RX Vega 56, by contrast, is a 280 mm long, 111 mm tall, 40 mm wide card that requires a 550 W power supply. For a compact, low-power system, the Pro 570X is the only realistic option. For raw performance, the RX Vega 56 wins without contest.

The Pro 570X does have one notable advantage in its benchmark portfolio: it has results in OpenCL and Vulkan, whereas the RX Vega 56 only has Metal and 3DMark Steel Nomad records. The Pro 570X's OpenCL score of 27,604 and Vulkan score of 28,859 indicate it can handle compute workloads reasonably well for its class. However, these scores are still far below the RX Vega 56's Metal result. In a system where Vulkan or OpenCL is the primary API, the Pro 570X can at least be measured, while the RX Vega 56 has no recorded data in those tests.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in Geekbench Metal?

A: The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 73,512 versus 40,066 for the AMD Radeon Pro 570X, a 83.5% advantage for the RX Vega 56.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The RX Vega 56 has an average benchmark score of 37,507, while the Pro 570X averages 32,176. The RX Vega 56 is about 16.6% higher.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each card?

A: The RX Vega 56 has 8 GB of HBM2 on a 2048-bit bus with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Pro 570X has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with 217.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Pro 570X wins?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head tests, the RX Vega 56 wins the only direct comparison. The Pro 570X does have additional OpenCL and Vulkan scores, but the RX Vega 56 has no comparable entries in those tests.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The RX Vega 56 has a TDP of 210 W, while the Pro 570X has a TDP of 150 W. The RX Vega 56 also requires a 550 W power supply and has 2x 8-pin connectors, while the Pro 570X has no power connectors.

Q: How do their FP32 performance figures compare?

A: The RX Vega 56 delivers 10.54 TFLOPS FP32, while the Pro 570X delivers 3.960 TFLOPS FP32. The RX Vega 56 is roughly 2.66 times higher.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every measurable specification. The RX Vega 56 uses the Vega 10 chip with GCN 5.0 architecture, while the Pro 570X uses the Ellesmere chip with GCN 4.0 architecture. The process node is the same at 14 nm from GlobalFoundries, but the transistor counts are very different: 12,500 million for the RX Vega 56 versus 5,700 million for the Pro 570X. Die size also differs significantly: 495 mm² versus 232 mm². Transistor density is similar, 25.3M per mm² for the RX Vega 56 and 24.6M per mm² for the Pro 570X, which reflects the same manufacturing process.

Clock speeds favor the RX Vega 56. Its base clock is 1156 MHz with a boost of 1471 MHz, while the Pro 570X runs at 1000 MHz base and 1105 MHz boost. Memory clocks also differ: the RX Vega 56 runs at 800 MHz with 1600 Mbps effective, while the Pro 570X runs at 1695 MHz with 6.8 Gbps effective. Despite the Pro 570X's higher memory clock, the RX Vega 56's HBM2 memory and much wider 2048-bit bus deliver far more bandwidth.

The compute unit counts are also divergent. The RX Vega 56 has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The Pro 570X has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. In every case, the RX Vega 56 has exactly double the resources of the Pro 570X. That doubling is reflected in the pixel rate (94.14 GPixel/s versus 35.36 GPixel/s) and texture rate (329.5 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s).

Power and physical specifications differ as well. The RX Vega 56 is a dual-slot card with 2x 8-pin power connectors and a 210 W TDP, requiring a 550 W power supply. The Pro 570X is an IGP with no power connectors and a 150 W TDP. The RX Vega 56 measures 280 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm, while the Pro 570X has no recorded dimensions. Display outputs also differ: the RX Vega 56 has 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Pro 570X is "Portable Device Dependent."

API support is nearly identical, with both supporting DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The RX Vega 56 supports DirectX 12_1, while the Pro 570X supports DirectX 12_0. Release dates differ: the RX Vega 56 launched on 2017-08-13, while the Pro 570X launched on 2019-03-17. The RX Vega 56 has a recorded launch MSRP of 399 USD, while the Pro 570X has no MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is significant. The RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 with the Vega 10 chip, which represents a later iteration of AMD's Graphics Core Next design. The Pro 570X uses GCN 4.0 with the Ellesmere chip, which is an earlier implementation. GCN 5.0 introduced improvements in memory management and compute efficiency, though the database does not provide detailed architectural diagrams. What can be observed is the FP16 capability: the RX Vega 56 achieves 21.09 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning it can process half-precision data at twice the rate of FP32. The Pro 570X's FP16 is 3.960 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, meaning it processes FP16 at the same rate as FP32. This is a fundamental architectural difference. The RX Vega 56 has dedicated hardware for rapid FP16 throughput, which is useful for machine learning inference and certain compute workloads.

The transistor budget also reflects architectural complexity. The Vega 10 chip packs 12,500 million transistors into a 495 mm² die, while Ellesmere fits 5,700 million transistors into 232 mm². The RX Vega 56's larger die allows for more compute units, more memory controllers, and the HBM2 memory interface. HBM2 is a stacked memory technology that offers much higher bandwidth per watt than GDDR5, which explains the 409.6 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s bandwidth difference despite the Pro 570X's higher effective memory clock.

The generation labels in the database also hint at design intent. The RX Vega 56 belongs to the "Vega (RX Vega)" generation, a desktop enthusiast line. The Pro 570X belongs to the "Radeon Pro Mac (500X Series)" generation, which is tailored for Apple Mac systems and portable devices. This explains why the Pro 570X is an IGP with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent outputs. The RX Vega 56 is a full-sized add-in card with multiple display outputs and substantial power requirements.

The predecessor and successor fields also differ. The RX Vega 56 lists Polaris as its predecessor and Navi as its successor, showing its position in AMD's GPU evolution. The Pro 570X has no predecessor or successor recorded, suggesting it is a more isolated product in the database. Both are marked as end-of-life, so neither is currently in production.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is the far more powerful GPU. Its 83.5% lead in Geekbench Metal, its 16.6% higher average benchmark score, and its 81st versus 76th percentile ranking all confirm this. For anyone building a desktop system with room for a dual-slot card and a 550 W power supply, the RX Vega 56 is the obvious choice. Its 8 GB of HBM2 memory, 409.6 GB/s bandwidth, and 10.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it suitable for demanding gaming and compute workloads.

The AMD Radeon Pro 570X, by contrast, is a specialized part. Its 150 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and IGP form factor mean it is intended for portable or integrated systems where power and space are limited. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 3.960 TFLOPS FP32 performance are modest, but they are sufficient for lighter tasks. The Pro 570X's nearest rivals, including the AMD FirePro S10000 and Intel Arc Pro A30M, are all within 1.1% of its average score, indicating it sits comfortably in its performance class.

The choice between these two GPUs depends entirely on the use case. If the system can accommodate a full-sized card with external power, the RX Vega 56 offers dramatically better performance. If the system requires an integrated solution with no additional power connections, the Pro 570X is the only option between the two. There is no scenario where the Pro 570X outperforms the RX Vega 56 in a direct benchmark, but there are scenarios where the Pro 570X is the only feasible choice due to physical and power constraints. The database records show a performance hierarchy, but the physical specifications create a separate hierarchy of practicality.