AMD Radeon Pro 570X vs NVIDIA Tesla M60 Comparison

AMD Radeon Pro 570X and NVIDIA Tesla M60 are both end-of-life workstation-class GPUs, but they occupy very different positions in the market. The Radeon Pro 570X is a mobile integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on a 14nm process, while the Tesla M60 is a dual-slot, 300W accelerator with no display outputs. Benchmark data from the FACT PACK shows the Tesla M60 winning both available head-to-head tests, yet the Radeon Pro 570X posts a slightly higher average benchmark score overall. This creates a nuanced comparison where raw compute wins and aggregate scores point in opposite directions.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers two Geekbench tests: OpenCL and Vulkan. In Geekbench OpenCL, the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29,506 against the AMD Radeon Pro 570X's 27,604. The delta is -6.4% from the AMD card's perspective, meaning the Tesla M60 is roughly 6.4% faster. In Geekbench Vulkan, the gap widens: Tesla M60 scores 31,473 while the Radeon Pro 570X scores 28,859, a delta of -8.3%. The Tesla M60 wins both contests, giving it a clean 2-0 record in this direct comparison.

However, the aggregate picture is different. The Radeon Pro 570X has an average benchmark score of 32,176 across three tests (adding Geekbench Metal at 40,066), while the Tesla M60's average is 30,490 across only two tests. This means the AMD card's Metal score — a test the Tesla M60 simply cannot run due to lack of Apple API support — boosts its overall standing. In percentile terms, the Radeon Pro 570X sits at the 76th percentile of all GPUs, edging out the Tesla M60's 75th percentile. The delta in average score is about 5.5% in favor of AMD, despite losing both direct head-to-head tests.

Looking at nearest rivals clarifies the positioning. The Radeon Pro 570X's average score of 32,176 places it 0.7% below the AMD FirePro S10000 (32,388), 0.9% below the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (32,456), and 1.1% below the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32,540). It sits 0.9% above the Intel Arc Pro A30M (31,894). The Tesla M60's average of 30,490 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (30,476, 0% delta), 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (30,433), 1.3% above the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30,095), and 1.8% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (29,945). This suggests the Tesla M60 competes in a slightly lower performance tier than the Radeon Pro 570X, despite winning the direct OpenCL and Vulkan matchups.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the direct benchmark comparison?

A: The NVIDIA Tesla M60 wins both available head-to-head tests. It beats the Radeon Pro 570X by 6.4% in Geekbench OpenCL (29,506 vs 27,604) and by 8.3% in Geekbench Vulkan (31,473 vs 28,859).

Q: Why does the AMD Radeon Pro 570X have a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Radeon Pro 570X has a third benchmark result — Geekbench Metal at 40,066 — which the Tesla M60 lacks entirely. Including that score, AMD's average reaches 32,176 versus Tesla's 30,490, a 5.5% advantage.

Q: How do these GPUs rank against other cards in their performance tier?

A: The Radeon Pro 570X sits at the 76th percentile of all GPUs, while the Tesla M60 sits at the 75th. AMD's nearest rival is the AMD FirePro S10000 (0.7% lower), and Tesla's nearest rival is the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (0% difference).

Q: What are the memory specifications for each card?

A: The Radeon Pro 570X has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with 217.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Tesla M60 has 8 GB of GDDR5 on the same 256-bit bus but with lower bandwidth at 160.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Radeon Pro 570X has a 150 W TDP and requires no power connectors (it is an IGP). The Tesla M60 has a 300 W TDP, uses a single 8-pin connector, and requires a 700 W suggested power supply.

Q: Which GPU has better API support?

A: The Tesla M60 supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Radeon Pro 570X supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3. Both support OpenGL 4.6. The Tesla M60 has a higher DirectX feature level and a newer Vulkan version.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Radeon Pro 570X uses the Ellesmere chip built on GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated by GlobalFoundries on a 14 nm process. It contains 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 24.6 million per mm². The NVIDIA Tesla M60 uses the GM204 chip based on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 28 nm process. It contains 5,200 million transistors on a larger 398 mm² die, with a density of just 13.1 million per mm². The AMD chip achieves 88% higher transistor density despite having fewer raw transistors overall.

Compute resources differ significantly. The Radeon Pro 570X has 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 render output units (ROPs). The Tesla M60 has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs — a clear advantage in every category, particularly ROPs where it doubles the AMD card. This explains the Tesla M60's higher pixel rate of 75.39 GPixel/s versus 35.36 GPixel/s for the Radeon. Texture rates also favor NVIDIA: 150.8 GTexel/s versus 123.8 GTexel/s. In raw FP32 compute, the Tesla M60 reaches 4.825 TFLOPS compared to 3.960 TFLOPS for the Radeon Pro 570X, a 21.9% advantage.

Clock behavior is notably different. The Radeon Pro 570X runs at a 1000 MHz base and 1105 MHz boost, while the Tesla M60 starts at a much lower 557 MHz base but boosts to 1178 MHz — meaning NVIDIA's card relies on aggressive boost behavior to reach its performance, with a 111% boost ratio. The Radeon Pro 570X supports FP16 at a 1:1 ratio (3.960 TFLOPS), while the Tesla M60 has no listed FP16 capability. Memory clocks also differ: AMD runs at 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) while NVIDIA runs at 1253 MHz (5 Gbps effective), yet the Tesla M60's higher memory capacity (8 GB vs 4 GB) compensates for its lower bandwidth.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split. For users prioritizing raw compute in OpenCL and Vulkan workloads, the NVIDIA Tesla M60 is the superior choice — it wins both head-to-head tests by margins of 6.4% and 8.3%, offers double the VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB), and delivers higher pixel and texture rates. Its 75th percentile ranking and near-tie with the NVIDIA CMP 70HX and AMD Radeon RX 6700 suggest it competes in a solid mid-range tier for compute tasks. The Tesla M60 also has better API support with DirectX 12_1 and Vulkan 1.4.

However, for users whose workloads include Apple's Metal API, the AMD Radeon Pro 570X is the only option of the two — the Tesla M60 has no Metal benchmark data and no display outputs. The Radeon Pro 570X's 40,066 Metal score pushes its average to 32,176, placing it at the 76th percentile, just above the Tesla M60's 75th. Its lower 150 W TDP and IGP form factor make it suitable for mobile or space-constrained systems, whereas the Tesla M60 is a dual-slot card requiring 300 W and a 700 W power supply. The Radeon Pro 570X also has higher memory bandwidth (217.0 GB/s vs 160.4 GB/s), which may benefit bandwidth-sensitive workloads despite the smaller 4 GB capacity.

The choice hinges on environment and API requirements. Data centers or workstations running Linux or Windows with OpenCL/Vulkan workloads should favor the Tesla M60 for its compute lead and larger frame buffer. Mac-based systems or applications leveraging Metal should pick the Radeon Pro 570X, which also offers better power efficiency and a smaller footprint. The Tesla M60's higher clock boost (1178 MHz vs 1105 MHz) and superior ROP count (64 vs 32) give it a structural advantage in rasterization-heavy tasks, but the Radeon Pro 570X counters with a denser transistor layout and newer manufacturing process. Neither card is a clear overall winner; the data supports each in its respective use case.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro 570X | NVIDIA Tesla M60 |

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

| 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 Clock | 1695 MHz / 6.8 Gbps effective | 1253 MHz / 5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |

| 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 | 300 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

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

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 700 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 |

| Predecessor | Not listed | Tesla Kepler |

| Successor | Not listed | Tesla Pascal |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 32,176 | 30,490 |

| Percentile | 76 | 75 |