AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score, and by how much?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X has a higher average benchmark score of 32,176 compared to the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q’s 31,220. This puts AMD approximately 3.1% ahead based on the available data.

Q: In which specific benchmark does the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q outperform the AMD Radeon Pro 570X?

A: In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31,220 against the AMD Radeon Pro 570X’s 28,859. The deltaPct shows NVIDIA is 7.6% faster in this test.

Q: What is the difference in memory capacity between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q has 1024 MB (1 GB) of GDDR5 memory. Both use a 256-bit memory bus.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in terms of transistor density?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 570X, built on a 14 nm process, has a transistor density of 24.6 million transistors per mm². The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q, on a 28 nm process, has a density of 13.1 million transistors per mm².

Q: Which card has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q has a higher boost clock of 1178 MHz, compared to the AMD Radeon Pro 570X’s boost clock of 1105 MHz. However, the AMD card has a higher base clock at 1000 MHz versus 557 MHz.

Q: What are the API support differences between the two cards?

A: Both support DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q supports Vulkan 1.4, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570X supports Vulkan 1.3. NVIDIA also supports DirectX 12_1, whereas AMD supports DirectX 12_0.

Where Each One Wins

The data splits cleanly between the two cards depending on the workload. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q wins the only head-to-head benchmark available, taking the Geekbench Vulkan test with a score of 31,220 versus 28,859 for the AMD Radeon Pro 570X. That 7.6% margin is the only direct comparison in the dataset, and it favors NVIDIA.

However, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X wins on aggregate performance. Its average benchmark score of 32,176 is derived from three tests (Geekbench Metal, OpenCL, and Vulkan), while the NVIDIA card’s average of 31,220 comes from a single Vulkan result. The AMD card’s Metal score of 40,066 and OpenCL score of 27,604 show strength across different API workloads, suggesting broader applicability in mixed environments.

In terms of memory capacity, the AMD card’s 4 GB frame buffer is four times larger than the NVIDIA card’s 1 GB, which matters for texture-heavy workloads or multi-application scenarios. The AMD card also has a higher memory bandwidth at 217.0 GB/s versus 160.4 GB/s, giving it a theoretical advantage in data throughput.

The NVIDIA card wins on raw shader throughput. It has 2,048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units, compared to AMD’s 1,792 shading units and 112 TMUs. Its FP32 compute rate of 4.825 TFLOPS exceeds AMD’s 3.960 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate of 75.39 GPixel/s more than doubles AMD’s 35.36 GPixel/s.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X uses the Ellesmere chip built on GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q uses the GM204 chip with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC.

The process node difference is substantial. AMD’s 14 nm process allows for 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.6 million per mm². NVIDIA’s 28 nm process packs 5,200 million transistors into a larger 398 mm² die, resulting in a density of 13.1 million per mm². AMD achieves nearly double the transistor density with a smaller die.

AMD’s GCN 4.0 architecture supports FP16 computation at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, both rated at 3.960 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA card does not list an FP16 figure in the data, suggesting it may not offer comparable half-precision performance. This makes the AMD card more suitable for workloads that can leverage FP16 acceleration.

The AMD card also has a higher memory clock at 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) versus NVIDIA’s 1253 MHz (5 Gbps effective). This contributes to AMD’s bandwidth advantage of 217.0 GB/s over NVIDIA’s 160.4 GB/s, despite both using GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Power and physical characteristics differ significantly. The AMD card has a TDP of 150 W and is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs. The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 225 W, is dual-slot, requires a single 8-pin power connector, has a suggested PSU of 550 W, and has no display outputs at all — indicating it is designed for server or virtualized environments.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro 570X | NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q |

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

| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |

| Transistors | 5,700 million | 5,200 million |

| Die Size | 232 mm² | 398 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 24.6M / mm² | 13.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1000 MHz | 557 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1105 MHz | 1178 MHz |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | 1024 MB |

| Memory Clock | 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps) | 1253 MHz (5 Gbps) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 217.0 GB/s | 160.4 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 112 | 128 |

| ROPs | 32 | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 35.36 GPixel/s | 75.39 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 123.8 GTexel/s | 150.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 3.960 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.960 TFLOPS (1:1) | Not listed |

| TDP | 150 W | 225 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 550 W |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |

| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4 |

| Release Date | 2019-03-17 | 2015-08-29 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct head-to-head benchmark in the dataset is Geekbench Vulkan, and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q takes it decisively. NVIDIA scores 31,220 against AMD’s 28,859, a delta of 7.6% in NVIDIA’s favor. This is a notable margin, especially considering the architectural differences: NVIDIA’s Maxwell 2.0 design, with its higher boost clock of 1178 MHz and 2,048 shading units, appears to translate well into Vulkan performance despite its older 28 nm process.

Looking at the broader benchmark picture, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X shows strength in other APIs. Its Geekbench Metal score of 40,066 is the highest single result for either card, and its OpenCL score of 27,604 is competitive. The NVIDIA card has no Metal or OpenCL results listed, so cross-API comparisons are limited to Vulkan.

The average benchmark scores provide additional context. AMD’s average of 32,176 is derived from three tests, while NVIDIA’s 31,220 comes from a single test. The AMD card’s average is 956 points higher, but this is partly due to the strong Metal showing. In Vulkan specifically, the NVIDIA card holds the advantage.

The nearest rivals for each card help contextualize their performance tiers. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X sits within 1.1% of the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and within 0.9% of the Intel Arc Pro A30M, indicating a tight cluster of competing GPUs. The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q matches the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 exactly with a 0% delta, and sits within 1.4% of the TITAN RTX. Both cards occupy the 76th percentile among all GPUs, meaning they perform similarly relative to the broader market.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split: the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q wins the only direct benchmark comparison, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570X offers advantages in memory capacity, bandwidth, and API versatility.

For users prioritizing Vulkan performance, the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q is the better choice. Its 7.6% lead in the Geekbench Vulkan test is substantial, and its higher FP32 throughput (4.825 TFLOPS versus 3.960 TFLOPS) and pixel rate (75.39 GPixel/s versus 35.36 GPixel/s) suggest it handles compute-heavy and rasterization-heavy tasks more efficiently. The 2,048 shading units and 128 TMUs provide raw processing muscle that the AMD card cannot match.

However, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X is the more flexible option for general-purpose use. Its 4 GB memory capacity is four times larger than NVIDIA’s 1 GB, and its 217.0 GB/s bandwidth is 35% higher. The 1:1 FP16 support opens up workloads that the NVIDIA card may not handle efficiently. Its Metal performance (40,066) and OpenCL performance (27,604) show it can handle diverse API environments, whereas the NVIDIA card has no listed results for those APIs.

The choice ultimately depends on the workload. For virtualized or server deployments where Vulkan is the primary API and raw compute throughput matters more than memory capacity, the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q’s benchmark win makes it the data-backed pick. For mobile or integrated systems where power efficiency (150 W versus 225 W), memory capacity, and multi-API support are priorities, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X is the stronger candidate.

Neither card is currently in production, and both have been end-of-life for some time. The NVIDIA card’s older 2015 release date and lack of display outputs suggest it was always intended for specific server roles, while the AMD card’s 2019 release and portable-device-dependent outputs indicate a different design philosophy. The benchmark data reflects these divergent purposes: NVIDIA wins on raw Vulkan speed, AMD wins on versatility and memory resources.