AMD Radeon Pro 575 vs AMD Radeon RX 560 XT Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy between these two AMD GPUs. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 holds a decisive advantage in aggregate performance, with an average benchmark score of 39,555 compared to the RX 560 XT's 34,133. This places the Pro 575 in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, while the RX 560 XT sits at the 79th percentile. For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Pro 575 is the stronger choice, as it wins both head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The RX 560 XT, however, remains a viable option for those who prioritize a conventional desktop form factor with standard display outputs and a 6-pin power connector, as it is built for a traditional slot-based installation rather than a mobile MXM module.

The recorded data shows the Pro 575 outperforms the RX 560 XT by 10.2% in OpenCL workloads and by 2.7% in Vulkan workloads. These are not negligible margins. In practical terms, the Pro 575 will deliver smoother performance in compute-heavy applications and API-agnostic workloads. The RX 560 XT, by contrast, offers slightly higher pixel fill rate at 39.23 GPixel/s versus 35.07 GPixel/s, which may benefit certain rasterization-focused tasks. Ultimately, the choice depends on whether the user needs the extra compute performance of the Pro 575 or the desktop-friendly design of the RX 560 XT.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs are built on the same fundamental architecture: GCN 4.0, fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. Both use the Ellesmere chip, with identical transistor counts of 5,700 million and the same die size of 232 mm². The transistor density is likewise identical at 24.6 million transistors per square millimeter. This means the underlying silicon is the same, but AMD configured the two products differently for their respective markets.

The most significant architectural difference lies in the compute unit configuration. The Pro 575 is equipped with 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The RX 560 XT, in contrast, has 1,792 shading units and 112 TMUs, though it retains the same 32 ROPs. This gives the Pro 575 a 14.3% advantage in shading units and a 14.3% advantage in TMUs, which directly translates into higher theoretical texture fill rate: 140.3 GTexel/s for the Pro 575 versus 137.3 GTexel/s for the RX 560 XT. The pixel fill rate, however, favors the RX 560 XT due to its higher clock speeds.

Clock behavior also differs. The RX 560 XT has specified base and boost clocks of 1074 MHz and 1226 MHz, respectively, while the Pro 575 does not list base or boost clocks in the database. The memory clocks differ slightly as well: the RX 560 XT runs its GDDR5 memory at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective), while the Pro 575 runs at 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective). Consequently, the RX 560 XT achieves 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, marginally ahead of the Pro 575's 217.0 GB/s. Both cards feature a 256-bit memory bus and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory.

The physical and electrical designs diverge significantly. The Pro 575 is an MXM module, which is a compact form factor intended for portable devices, and it has no power connectors because power is delivered through the module interface. The RX 560 XT is a dual-slot desktop card measuring 241 mm (9.5 inches) in length, with a single 6-pin power connector and a suggested PSU rating of 450 W. Both cards share the same TDP of 150 W, so the power draw is identical, but the delivery mechanism and physical footprint are entirely different.

Where Each One Wins

The Pro 575 wins in raw compute performance, as evidenced by its higher scores in both recorded benchmarks. Its advantage is most pronounced in OpenCL, where it leads by 10.2%, indicating a strong performance gap in general-purpose GPU computing tasks such as rendering, scientific simulation, or machine learning inference. In Vulkan, the lead narrows to 2.7%, but the Pro 575 still comes out ahead. The Pro 575's higher shading unit count and TMU count are the likely contributors to this sustained advantage across different API environments.

The RX 560 XT wins in the domain of physical integration and rasterization throughput. Its dual-slot design and standard display outputs (1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a) make it a drop-in solution for a desktop tower, whereas the Pro 575's display outputs are listed as "portable device dependent," meaning its connectivity is determined by the host laptop or all-in-one system. The RX 560 XT also has a higher pixel fill rate of 39.23 GPixel/s, which could give it an edge in fill-rate-limited scenarios like heavy post-processing or high-resolution texture rendering, even though its overall compute throughput is lower.

For users with an existing desktop system that has a 450 W power supply and a free 6-pin connector, the RX 560 XT is the simpler installation. For users with a compatible portable workstation or a system that accepts MXM modules, the Pro 575 offers superior compute performance without requiring external power cabling. The data does not show the RX 560 XT winning any benchmark, so performance-seeking buyers should gravitate toward the Pro 575, while those prioritizing form factor and connectivity should consider the RX 560 XT.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575. It scores 34,596 in Geekbench OpenCL and 37,878 in Geekbench Vulkan, compared to the RX 560 XT's 31,387 and 36,879 respectively.

Q: Are these GPUs based on the same architecture?

A: Yes, both use GCN 4.0 architecture, the Ellesmere chip, a 14 nm process, 5,700 million transistors, and a 232 mm² die size.

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 560 XT, with 224.0 GB/s versus the Pro 575's 217.0 GB/s. This is due to its slightly higher memory clock of 1750 MHz compared to 1695 MHz.

Q: Do both cards have the same power consumption?

A: Yes, both are rated at 150 W TDP. However, the Pro 575 is an MXM module with no power connectors, while the RX 560 XT is a dual-slot desktop card requiring a 6-pin connector and a 450 W PSU.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Pro 575, with 2,048 shading units and 128 TMUs, while the RX 560 XT has 1,792 shading units and 112 TMUs.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking of each card?

A: The Pro 575 ranks in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, while the RX 560 XT ranks in the 79th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains two head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these GPUs, and the Pro 575 wins both. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Pro 575 scores 34,596 against the RX 560 XT's 31,387, a delta of 10.2%. This is the largest performance gap between the two cards and suggests a substantial advantage in compute-heavy applications that leverage OpenCL. The Pro 575's additional 256 shading units and 16 TMUs likely drive this margin, as these resources scale directly with parallel compute throughput.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the Pro 575 scores 37,878, while the RX 560 XT achieves 36,879, a delta of 2.7%. The narrower margin in Vulkan indicates that the RX 560 XT's higher clock speeds (1074 MHz base, 1226 MHz boost) and faster memory (7 Gbps effective) help close the gap when the workload is better optimized for the Vulkan API. Nevertheless, the Pro 575 maintains its lead, reinforcing its position as the more capable GPU overall.

The average benchmark scores further contextualize these results. The Pro 575's average of 39,555 places it slightly below the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063, a 1.3% difference) and the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318, a 1.9% difference), while sitting just above the AMD Radeon Pro 575X (39,116, a 1.1% difference) and nearly tied with the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568, a 0% difference). The RX 560 XT's average of 34,133 is essentially level with the NVIDIA RTX A2000 12 GB (34,154, a 0.1% difference) and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (34,207, a 0.2% difference), while slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 480 (33,997, a 0.4% difference) and AMD Radeon HD 7950 (33,951, a 0.5% difference). These comparisons show that the Pro 575 competes in a higher performance tier, while the RX 560 XT sits among more modestly performing cards.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in several key specification fields, despite sharing the same underlying chip and architecture:

• Shading Units: Pro 575 has 2,048; RX 560 XT has 1,792.
• Texture Mapping Units: Pro 575 has 128; RX 560 XT has 112.
• Base Clock: Pro 575 is not listed; RX 560 XT is 1074 MHz.
• Boost Clock: Pro 575 is not listed; RX 560 XT is 1226 MHz.
• Memory Clock: Pro 575 is 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective); RX 560 XT is 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective).
• Memory Bandwidth: Pro 575 is 217.0 GB/s; RX 560 XT is 224.0 GB/s.
• Pixel Rate: Pro 575 is 35.07 GPixel/s; RX 560 XT is 39.23 GPixel/s.
• Texture Rate: Pro 575 is 140.3 GTexel/s; RX 560 XT is 137.3 GTexel/s.
• FP32 Performance: Pro 575 is 4.489 TFLOPS; RX 560 XT is 4.394 TFLOPS.
• FP16 Performance: Pro 575 is 4.489 TFLOPS (1:1); RX 560 XT is 4.394 TFLOPS (1:1).
• Slot Width: Pro 575 is MXM Module; RX 560 XT is Dual-slot.
• Power Connectors: Pro 575 has none; RX 560 XT has 1x 6-pin.
• Suggested PSU: Pro 575 is not listed; RX 560 XT is 450 W.
• Display Outputs: Pro 575 is Portable Device Dependent; RX 560 XT is 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.
• Dimensions: Pro 575 has no listed dimensions; RX 560 XT is 241 mm (9.5 inches) long.
• Release Date: Pro 575 was released on 2017-06-04; RX 560 XT was released on 2019-03-12.
• Predecessor: Pro 575 has none listed; RX 560 XT lists Arctic Islands.
• Successor: Pro 575 has none listed; RX 560 XT lists Vega.
• Geekbench OpenCL: Pro 575 scores 34,596; RX 560 XT scores 31,387.
• Geekbench Vulkan: Pro 575 scores 37,878; RX 560 XT scores 36,879.
• Geekbench Metal: Pro 575 scores 46,192; RX 560 XT does not have a recorded Metal score.
• Percentile: Pro 575 is in the 82nd percentile; RX 560 XT is in the 79th percentile.
• Average Benchmark Score: Pro 575 is 39,555; RX 560 XT is 34,133.