AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs NVIDIA T1000 8 GB Comparison

The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB and AMD Radeon Pro 570X represent two very different philosophies in workstation graphics, separated by architecture, memory strategy, and intended use case. The T1000 is a low-power, single-slot Turing-based card aimed at professional CAD and productivity workloads, while the Radeon Pro 570X is a GCN-based mobile/IGP solution designed primarily for Apple Mac ecosystems. Benchmark data shows the T1000 leading in the only shared test (Vulkan), but the Radeon holds its own in Apple-specific APIs, creating a clear split between cross-platform compute and macOS-optimized performance.

Where Each One Wins

The data splits cleanly along API lines. In the Geekbench Vulkan test — the only benchmark where both cards were measured — the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB scores 34,561 against the Radeon Pro 570X’s 28,859, a decisive 19.8% advantage. This is a significant margin, placing the T1000 firmly ahead in open-standard, cross-platform graphics workloads. The T1000’s Vulkan lead is consistent with its Turing architecture’s modern feature set and driver maturity, and it lands in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, versus the Radeon’s 76th.

However, the Radeon Pro 570X counters with strength in Apple-centric environments. Its Geekbench Metal score of 40,066 is its highest recorded result, and its Geekbench OpenCL score of 27,604 shows respectable compute throughput. While the T1000 has no Metal or OpenCL scores in the data, the Radeon’s Metal performance is particularly relevant for macOS users, where Metal is the primary graphics API. The T1000’s Vulkan win suggests it is the better choice for Linux, Windows, or any Vulkan-based workload, while the Radeon’s Metal score positions it as the superior option for Mac-focused rendering, video editing, or any application that leverages Apple’s native API.

In terms of overall average benchmark score, the T1000 edges ahead at 34,561 versus the Radeon’s 32,176, a 7.4% difference. The T1000’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA A2 with a delta of -0.4%, while the Radeon sits close to the AMD FirePro S10000 at -0.7%. This places the T1000 in a slightly higher performance tier, but the Radeon’s Metal score shows it can outperform its own average in the right environment.

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on fundamentally different silicon. The T1000 uses the TU117 chip on NVIDIA’s Turing architecture, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC, with 4,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. The Radeon Pro 570X uses the Ellesmere chip on AMD’s GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die. Despite the Radeon’s larger transistor count and die size, its older GCN design is less efficient per clock.

The compute configurations tell a story of divergent priorities. The Radeon packs 1,792 shading units and 112 texture mapping units, far more than the T1000’s 896 shaders and 56 TMUs. This gives the Radeon a raw 3.960 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 123.8 GTexel/s texture rate, versus the T1000’s 2.500 TFLOPS and 78.12 GTexel/s. However, the T1000 counters with higher clock speeds — 1,395 MHz boost versus the Radeon’s 1,105 MHz — and a newer architecture that extracts more performance per shader. Both cards have 32 ROPs, but the T1000’s higher pixel rate of 44.64 GPixel/s edges out the Radeon’s 35.36 GPixel/s.

Memory is where the cards diverge most sharply. The T1000 offers 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 160.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon offers only 4 GB of GDDR5 on a wider 256-bit bus, yielding 217.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon has a clear bandwidth advantage, but the T1000 has twice the capacity, which is critical for large datasets, multi-application workflows, or high-resolution textures. The T1000’s memory runs at 10 Gbps effective versus the Radeon’s 6.8 Gbps, though the Radeon’s wider bus compensates.

Power and physical design are also starkly different. The T1000 is a 50 W single-slot card measuring 156 mm in length, with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The Radeon Pro 570X is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a 150 W TDP, designed for portable devices and relying on the host system’s cooling and power delivery. The T1000 outputs via 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Radeon’s outputs are “Portable Device Dependent,” reflecting its mobile-oriented design.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. For users running Vulkan-based applications on Windows or Linux, the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB is the unequivocal choice: its 19.8% Vulkan lead over the Radeon Pro 570X is substantial, and its higher 79th percentile ranking confirms overall superiority. The T1000’s 8 GB memory capacity is double the Radeon’s 4 GB, making it better suited for modern workloads that exceed 4 GB — a common scenario in 3D modeling, simulation, or GPU-accelerated rendering.

For macOS users, the Radeon Pro 570X has a compelling case despite losing the Vulkan test. Its Geekbench Metal score of 40,066 is the highest single benchmark result in this comparison, and Metal is the dominant API on Apple platforms. The Radeon’s 217.0 GB/s memory bandwidth also gives it an edge in bandwidth-sensitive tasks like video processing or large framebuffer operations. However, the Radeon’s 4 GB memory limit is a serious constraint, and its 76th percentile ranking trails the T1000.

The T1000 wins on raw cross-platform performance, memory capacity, and efficiency. The Radeon wins on Apple-specific APIs and memory bandwidth. There is no universal winner — the choice hinges entirely on the target operating system and primary applications. For most professional users outside the Mac ecosystem, the T1000 is the stronger card. For Mac users who prioritize Metal performance and can work within 4 GB, the Radeon remains viable.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher Geekbench Vulkan score?

A: The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB scores 34,561 in Geekbench Vulkan, which is 19.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 570X’s 28,859.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Pro 570X have any benchmark where it outperforms the NVIDIA T1000?

A: The data shows no direct head-to-head win for the Radeon. However, its Geekbench Metal score of 40,066 and OpenCL score of 27,604 are recorded, while the T1000 has no Metal or OpenCL scores listed. The Radeon’s Metal result is its strongest performance metric.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: The T1000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 160.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon Pro 570X has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with 217.0 GB/s bandwidth. The T1000 has double the capacity; the Radeon has 35.6% more bandwidth.

Q: What are their power requirements?

A: The T1000 has a 50 W TDP with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The Radeon Pro 570X has a 150 W TDP and no power connectors, but it is an IGP designed for portable devices.

Q: Which card has more shading units and higher FP32 throughput?

A: The Radeon Pro 570X has 1,792 shading units and 3.960 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The T1000 has 896 shading units and 2.500 TFLOPS. The Radeon leads by 58.4% in raw shader count and 58.4% in FP32 throughput.

Q: How do their overall performance percentiles compare?

A: The T1000 ranks in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, while the Radeon Pro 570X ranks in the 76th percentile. The T1000’s average benchmark score is 34,561 versus the Radeon’s 32,176.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single direct comparison in the data is the Geekbench Vulkan test, and it is a decisive victory for the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB. The T1000 scores 34,561, while the AMD Radeon Pro 570X manages 28,859. The 19.8% delta is the largest performance gap recorded between these two cards in any shared workload. This result is particularly telling because Vulkan is a cross-platform, industry-standard API used in games, professional visualization, and compute applications. The T1000’s Turing architecture and higher boost clock of 1,395 MHz versus the Radeon’s 1,105 MHz likely contribute to this lead, despite the Radeon’s superior shader count and memory bandwidth.

Beyond the Vulkan test, the Radeon’s best showing comes in its proprietary Apple API benchmarks. Its Geekbench Metal score of 40,066 is 38.8% higher than its own Vulkan score, demonstrating that the Radeon’s GCN architecture is significantly better optimized for Metal than for Vulkan. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 27,604 is closer to its Vulkan result, indicating more consistent performance across general-purpose compute APIs. While the T1000 has no comparable scores in these tests, the Radeon’s Metal result suggests that in a macOS environment, the performance gap between the two cards could narrow or even reverse, particularly in applications that leverage Metal’s low-level hardware access.

The average benchmark scores reflect the T1000’s overall edge. The T1000’s average of 34,561 is 7.4% higher than the Radeon’s 32,176. The T1000’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, is only 0.4% behind, while the Radeon’s closest competitor, the AMD FirePro S10000, is 0.7% ahead. This places both cards in a tight performance cluster, but the T1000’s Vulkan dominance is the standout result. For any workload that relies on Vulkan — whether on Windows, Linux, or even macOS via MoltenVK — the T1000 is the clear winner by a nearly 20% margin.