AMD Radeon Pro 575 vs NVIDIA T1000 8 GB Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only directly comparable benchmark in the database is Geekbench Vulkan, and it produces a clear result. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 scores 37,878, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB scores 34,561. That gives the AMD part a 9.6% advantage, the largest head-to-head margin recorded between these two cards. This is not a marginal difference; it places the Radeon Pro 575 in a distinctly faster tier for Vulkan workloads.

Looking at the broader average benchmark scores, the gap persists. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 carries an average benchmark score of 39,555 across all recorded tests, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB sits at 34,561. The difference equates to roughly 14.5% in favor of the AMD card. The Radeon Pro 575 also reaches the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the database, whereas the T1000 sits at the 79th percentile. Both are respectable positions, but the AMD card holds a measurable edge in overall standing.

The nearest rivals for the Radeon Pro 575 reinforce its positioning. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39,568, which is essentially identical (0% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063, putting it 1.3% ahead of the Pro 575. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318, 1.9% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro 575X scores 39,116, 1.1% behind. This cluster of cards, all within roughly two percentage points of each other, suggests the Pro 575 is well aligned with its contemporary workstation peers.

For the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB, the nearest rival data tells a different story. The AMD Radeon HD 7970 scores 34,541, just 0.1% behind the T1000. The NVIDIA A2 scores 34,690, 0.4% ahead. The NVIDIA TITAN V scores 34,355, 0.6% behind. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 scores 34,207, 1.0% behind. These are extremely tight margins, meaning the T1000 sits in a crowded performance band where small benchmark variations can reorder the ranking. The T1000 is not an outlier in either direction; it is squarely in the middle of a group of cards that are nearly indistinguishable in raw compute scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro 575 wins the only direct head-to-head comparison available, the Geekbench Vulkan test, with a 9.6% margin. The data also shows it wins on raw throughput metrics. The Pro 575 delivers 4.489 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the T1000 delivers 2.500 TFLOPS. That is a substantial 79.6% advantage in peak single-precision floating-point performance. The texture rate follows the same pattern: 140.3 GTexel/s for the AMD card versus 78.12 GTexel/s for the NVIDIA card, an 79.6% difference as well. The pixel rate is one area where the T1000 pulls ahead, at 44.64 GPixel/s versus 35.07 GPixel/s, a 27.3% advantage for NVIDIA.

Memory characteristics split the two cards in interesting ways. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 uses 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing 217.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 160.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD card has 35.6% more memory bandwidth, which helps in bandwidth-sensitive workloads. The NVIDIA card has double the capacity, which helps when datasets exceed 4 GB. The T1000 also runs its memory at a higher effective speed, 10 Gbps versus 6.8 Gbps, though the narrower bus limits the total throughput.

The FP16 capabilities also diverge. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 offers FP16 at 4.489 TFLOPS, a 1:1 ratio with FP32. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB offers FP16 at 5.000 TFLOPS, a 2:1 ratio, meaning it can double its throughput when using half-precision. For workloads that leverage FP16, the T1000 has a clear performance advantage, 11.4% higher than the AMD card's FP16 output. This makes the NVIDIA card more suitable for applications that can tolerate reduced precision.

Power consumption is another decisive split. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 has a TDP of 150 W, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB has a TDP of 50 W. The T1000 draws one-third of the power of the AMD card. The NVIDIA card is also a single-slot design at 156 mm in length, whereas the AMD card is an MXM module. The T1000's suggested PSU rating is 250 W, and it requires no power connectors. The AMD card also requires no power connectors, but its higher TDP means it will generate more heat and demand more from the system cooling.

The Verdict

For raw compute performance in Vulkan and general FP32 workloads, the AMD Radeon Pro 575 is the stronger card. It wins the head-to-head Vulkan test by 9.6%, holds a 14.5% higher average benchmark score, and provides 79.6% more FP32 throughput. Users who run OpenCL, Vulkan, or other single-precision compute tasks should expect the AMD card to finish faster. The 82nd percentile ranking versus 79th also supports the AMD card's overall standing in the database.

For FP16-heavy workloads, the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB takes the lead. Its 2:1 FP16 ratio delivers 5.000 TFLOPS, which is 11.4% higher than the AMD card's 4.489 TFLOPS. Applications that support half-precision compute will run faster on the T1000, despite its lower FP32 numbers.

For power-constrained or space-constrained systems, the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB is the clear choice. Its 50 W TDP is 66.7% lower than the AMD card's 150 W. The single-slot, 156 mm form factor is far easier to integrate into compact workstations. The T1000 also offers double the memory capacity at 8 GB, which is critical for larger datasets that exceed the AMD card's 4 GB limit.

For memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads, the AMD Radeon Pro 575 wins. The 256-bit bus and 217.0 GB/s bandwidth provide 35.6% more throughput than the T1000's 160.0 GB/s. If the workload fits within 4 GB and depends heavily on bandwidth, the AMD card will perform better.

The verdict depends entirely on the workload profile. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 is the faster compute card for most single-precision tasks. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB is the more efficient, more capable card for FP16 work, large memory footprints, and constrained physical environments.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the Geekbench Vulkan benchmark?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575 scores 37,878, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB scores 34,561. The AMD card wins by 9.6%.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575 has an average benchmark score of 39,555, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB has an average score of 34,561. The AMD card is approximately 14.5% higher.

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575 delivers 4.489 TFLOPS of FP32, compared to 2.500 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB. The AMD card has 79.6% more FP32 throughput.

Q: Does the NVIDIA T1000 have any compute advantage?

A: Yes, in FP16 performance. The T1000 delivers 5.000 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, which is 11.4% higher than the AMD card's 4.489 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio.

Q: How do memory capacities and bandwidth differ?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing 217.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA T1000 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 160.0 GB/s. The AMD card has 35.6% more bandwidth, while the NVIDIA card has double the capacity.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 575 has a TDP of 150 W, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB has a TDP of 50 W. The NVIDIA card uses 66.7% less power.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and manufacturers. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 uses the Ellesmere chip based on GCN 4.0, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB uses the TU117 chip based on Turing, built on a 12 nm process at TSMC. The AMD chip integrates 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 24.6M per mm². The NVIDIA chip integrates 4,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 23.5M per mm². The AMD chip is physically larger and denser, while the NVIDIA chip is smaller but built on a more advanced process node.

The compute configurations differ significantly. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB has 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The AMD card has more than double the shading units and TMUs, which explains its higher FP32 and texture throughput. Both cards have 32 ROPs, but the NVIDIA card achieves a higher pixel rate due to its higher clock speeds.

Clock speeds are a notable distinction. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB lists a base clock of 1065 MHz and a boost clock of 1395 MHz. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 does not list base or boost clocks in the database. The memory clocks also differ: the AMD card lists a memory clock of 1695 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective), while the NVIDIA card lists 1250 MHz (10 Gbps effective). The NVIDIA card uses faster GDDR6 memory, but the AMD card compensates with a wider 256-bit bus.

Both cards support PCIe 3.0 x16 and share the same OpenGL version at 4.6. The AMD card supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3, while the NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card has a more recent DirectX feature level and a newer Vulkan version. Neither card has dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores, as both are workstation-focused parts from before those features became standard.

The form factors are completely different. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 is an MXM module, which is designed for laptops and compact systems. The NVIDIA T1000 8 GB is a single-slot card measuring 156 mm by 69 mm, designed for desktop workstations. The AMD card's display outputs are portable-device dependent, while the NVIDIA card provides 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. The NVIDIA card also specifies a suggested PSU of 250 W, while no such specification exists for the AMD card.

The release dates are four years apart. The AMD Radeon Pro 575 was released on 2017-06-04, while the NVIDIA T1000 8 GB was released on 2021-05-05. Both are now end-of-life products. The NVIDIA card has a predecessor in the Quadro Volta generation and a successor in Workstation Ampere, while the AMD card has no listed predecessor or successor. The AMD card comes from the Radeon Pro Mac (500 Series) generation, while the NVIDIA card comes from the Quadro Turing (Tx000) generation.