AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a split decision. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X wins two of the three recorded tests, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570X wins one. However, the magnitude of the wins matters more than the count. The NVIDIA card takes the OpenCL and Vulkan tests by 50.2% and 71.2% respectively, while the AMD card wins the Metal test by 53.3% in the other direction. The average benchmark score favors NVIDIA: 36530 against 32176, a difference of roughly 13.5%. The NVIDIA card also sits at the 80th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the AMD card sits at the 76th percentile.

The data suggests the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X is the stronger overall performer for general compute workloads, particularly those using OpenCL or Vulkan. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X, on the other hand, holds a clear advantage in Metal-based applications. Users deeply invested in Apple's Metal ecosystem should look toward the AMD card. Users running cross-platform compute tasks or Vulkan titles should favor the NVIDIA card. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X is an integrated-class part with no power connectors, making it suitable for portable systems, while the NVIDIA card is a dual-slot discrete card requiring external power. The choice depends on platform and workload priority.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural generations and foundries. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X uses the GM200 chip based on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 28 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X uses the Ellesmere chip based on GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 28 nm. This allows AMD to pack more transistors per square millimeter: 24.6M per mm² against NVIDIA's 13.3M per mm².

Transistor counts and die sizes tell a complementary story. The NVIDIA chip contains 8,000 million transistors on a 601 mm² die. The AMD chip contains 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. Despite having fewer total transistors, the AMD die is much smaller, which reflects the denser 14 nm process. The NVIDIA die is more than two and a half times larger in area.

Compute resources differ substantially. The NVIDIA card has 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. The AMD card has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The NVIDIA card leads in every count. Clock speeds are close: both have a 1000 MHz base clock, while the boost clocks are 1089 MHz for NVIDIA and 1105 MHz for AMD. The AMD card boosts slightly higher.

Memory subsystems also diverge. The NVIDIA card carries 12 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 336.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD card carries 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 217.0 GB/s. Both use the same memory type, but the NVIDIA card has triple the capacity and over 50% more bandwidth. The NVIDIA memory clock is 1753 MHz (7 Gbps effective), while the AMD memory clock is 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective). API support differs at the margin: both support DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6, but NVIDIA supports Vulkan 1.4 while AMD supports Vulkan 1.3. For DirectX, NVIDIA reaches 12_1 and AMD reaches 12_0.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X has an average benchmark score of 36530, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570X averages 32176. The NVIDIA card also ranks higher at the 80th percentile of all GPUs, versus the 76th percentile for AMD.

Q: Why does the AMD Radeon Pro 570X win the Metal benchmark?

A: The recorded data shows the AMD card scoring 40066 in Geekbench Metal, while the NVIDIA card scores 18723. That is a 53.3% advantage for AMD. The AMD card is from the Radeon Pro Mac series, which likely indicates optimization for Apple platforms where Metal is the native API.

Q: How large is the NVIDIA card's lead in Vulkan performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X scores 49397 in Geekbench Vulkan, against 28859 for the AMD Radeon Pro 570X. That is a 71.2% difference, the largest margin in any test between the two cards.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 250 W and requires a 600 W power supply, using one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The AMD card has a TDP of 150 W, uses no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU rating listed.

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA card delivers 336.6 GB/s of bandwidth from a 384-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR5 memory. The AMD card delivers 217.0 GB/s from a 256-bit bus with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Q: Are both cards still in production?

A: No. Both are marked as end-of-life in the database. The NVIDIA card was released in March 2015, while the AMD card was released in March 2019.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification. Process node: the NVIDIA card uses 28 nm from TSMC, while the AMD card uses 14 nm from GlobalFoundries. Transistor density favors AMD at 24.6M per mm² versus 13.3M per mm². Die size favors AMD at 232 mm² versus 601 mm², though total transistor count favors NVIDIA at 8,000 million versus 5,700 million.

Compute units: NVIDIA has 3072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. AMD has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Boost clocks are close: 1089 MHz for NVIDIA and 1105 MHz for AMD. Memory capacity is 12 GB for NVIDIA and 4 GB for AMD. Bus width is 384-bit versus 256-bit. Bandwidth is 336.6 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s. Pixel rate is 104.5 GPixel/s versus 35.36 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 209.1 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s. FP32 output is 6.691 TFLOPS versus 3.960 TFLOPS. The AMD card lists FP16 at 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1), while the NVIDIA card has no FP16 figure recorded.

Physical and power characteristics differ sharply. The NVIDIA card is dual-slot, 267 mm long, 111 mm tall, and 38 mm wide. The AMD card is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no recorded dimensions. The NVIDIA card requires 250 W TDP, a 600 W suggested PSU, and one 6-pin plus one 8-pin connector. The AMD card has a 150 W TDP, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. Display outputs: NVIDIA has 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, and 3x DisplayPort 1.2. AMD outputs are listed as portable device dependent. API support: both reach OpenGL 4.6 and DirectX 12, but NVIDIA reaches Vulkan 1.4 and DirectX 12_1, while AMD reaches Vulkan 1.3 and DirectX 12_0.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Geekbench Metal test is the AMD card's only victory. The Radeon Pro 570X scores 40066 against the GTX TITAN X's 18723. The delta is 53.3% in AMD's favor. This is a substantial margin, and it is the only test where the AMD card leads.

The Geekbench OpenCL test flips the result. The NVIDIA card scores 41471, while the AMD card scores 27604. That is a 50.2% advantage for NVIDIA. The margin is nearly identical to AMD's Metal win, just in the opposite direction.

The Geekbench Vulkan test is NVIDIA's largest win. The GTX TITAN X scores 49397, against 28859 for the Radeon Pro 570X. The delta is 71.2%, the biggest gap across all three tests. This drives the overall average score difference. The NVIDIA card averages 36530, the AMD card averages 32176. The NVIDIA card's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 5300M at 36529 (0% delta), the NVIDIA T1000 at 36289 (0.7% ahead), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.7% behind). The AMD card's nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S10000 at 32388 (0.7% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 32456 (0.9% behind), and the Intel Arc Pro A30M at 31894 (0.9% ahead).

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X wins in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 output of 6.691 TFLOPS is roughly 69% higher than the AMD card's 3.960 TFLOPS. Pixel rate is 104.5 GPixel/s versus 35.36 GPixel/s, a near threefold advantage. Texture rate is 209.1 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s, a 69% advantage. Memory bandwidth is 336.6 GB/s versus 217.0 GB/s, a 55% advantage. The NVIDIA card also has triple the memory capacity at 12 GB versus 4 GB. These advantages show up clearly in OpenCL and Vulkan tests, where NVIDIA leads by 50.2% and 71.2% respectively.

The AMD Radeon Pro 570X wins in Metal performance. Its score of 40066 in Geekbench Metal is more than double the NVIDIA card's 18723. This suggests the AMD card is better suited for Metal-centric workloads, likely on Apple platforms given its Radeon Pro Mac series designation. The AMD card also has a more efficient process node at 14 nm versus 28 nm, and it carries a much lower TDP of 150 W versus 250 W, with no power connectors required. For portable systems with integrated graphics, the AMD card is the practical choice.

The use-case split is clear. For Vulkan-based games or compute, the NVIDIA card is the stronger option by a wide margin. For OpenCL general compute, NVIDIA still leads by half. For Metal-specific applications, the AMD card is the clear winner. The data shows a workload-dependent decision: NVIDIA for cross-platform compute and Vulkan, AMD for Metal environments and lower-power integrated systems. The average benchmark score and the 80th percentile ranking favor NVIDIA overall, but the AMD card's Metal dominance cannot be ignored for users in that ecosystem.