GPU Comparison

The AMD Radeon Pro 580X and AMD FirePro S10000 serve very different eras and purposes, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Radeon Pro 580X wins both recorded head-to-head tests, but the FirePro S10000 still holds its own in raw memory bandwidth and was designed for a server-class workload environment. Below is the verdict-driven breakdown based strictly on the recorded database measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro 580X wins in every benchmark category where both products have recorded scores. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the 580X scores 36,426 versus the FirePro S10000's 30,631, a lead of 18.9%. In Geekbench Vulkan, the 580X posts 40,115 while the S10000 reaches 34,145, a 17.5% advantage. These are not marginal differences; they are substantial margins that make the 580X the clear performance leader in general compute and graphics API workloads.

The FirePro S10000 does not win any of the head-to-head benchmarks, but it does have an edge in one specific hardware metric: memory bandwidth. The S10000's 384-bit bus delivers 240.0 GB/s, while the 580X's 256-bit bus provides 218.9 GB/s. That means the S10000 moves data at a higher rate, which can matter for certain memory-bound server tasks. However, the benchmark results show that this bandwidth advantage does not translate into higher scores in either OpenCL or Vulkan, likely due to the S10000's older architecture and lower clock speeds.

In terms of compute throughput, the 580X also wins decisively on paper: it delivers 5.530 TFLOPS of FP32 performance versus the S10000's 3.405 TFLOPS. The 580X also supports FP16 at a 1:1 rate (5.530 TFLOPS), while the S10000 has no FP16 data recorded. Pixel rate tells a similar story: the 580X reaches 38.40 GPixel/s, while the S10000 manages 30.40 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 172.8 GTexel/s for the 580X versus 106.4 GTexel/s for the S10000. So, the 580X wins in every measured compute category.

Where the FirePro S10000 does "win" is in its physical form factor for server deployments. It is a dual-slot card with a 305 mm length (12 inches), 111 mm height (4.4 inches), and requires two 8-pin power connectors plus a 750 W suggested PSU. The 580X, being an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with an Apple MPX bus interface, fits into Apple's proprietary slot and consumes only 185 W TDP. The S10000's 375 W TDP is more than double that of the 580X, making it a heavier power draw but also indicating its design for compute in a server rack, not for a desktop.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Radeon Pro 580X is the faster GPU in every recorded workload. Its average benchmark score is 38,706, while the FirePro S10000 averages 32,388. That is an 18.9% gap in OpenCL and a 17.5% gap in Vulkan, both wins for the 580X. The 580X also holds a higher percentile ranking, sitting in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, while the S10000 sits in the 77th percentile.

Who should pick the Radeon Pro 580X? Anyone who needs a modern, power-efficient accelerator with a smaller footprint (IGP, 185 W TDP, 14 nm process) and support for the latest APIs: DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The 580X also has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, which is more than double the 3 GB of the S10000, and a much higher transistor density (24.6M per mm² versus 12.3M for the S10000). The 580X is the clear choice for any workload that uses Geekbench Metal, OpenCL, or Vulkan.

Who should pick the FirePro S10000? Only if the specific requirement is a legacy server card with a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and a higher memory bandwidth figure (240.0 GB/s). The S10000 has a 384-bit memory bus versus the 580X's 256-bit, and its 3 GB GDDR5 is clocked at 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective). But the data shows no real-world advantage in the tests recorded: it loses OpenCL by 5,795 points and Vulkan by 5,970 points. The S10000 also has a lower direct API support (DirectX 12 (11_1) versus 12 (12_0)), and its Vulkan version is 1.2.170 versus the 580X's 1.3. The S10000 is end-of-life, and the 580X is also end-of-life, but the 580X is a generation ahead in architecture (GCN 4.0 vs GCN 1.0).

For any practical modern use, the Radeon Pro 580X is the only rational pick based on the recorded numbers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only two head-to-head tests in the database are Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan, and the Radeon Pro 580X wins both.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the 580X scores 36,426. The FirePro S10000 scores 30,631. The delta is 18.9% in favor of the 580X. That is a significant margin, more than a sixth and nearly a fifth. The 580X's 5.530 TFLOPS FP32 capability and 2,304 shading units versus the S10000's 1,792 shading units and 3.405 TFLOPS explain this gap. The 580X also runs at a base clock of 1100 MHz and boost of 1200 MHz, while the S10000 is at 825 MHz base and 950 MHz boost. Higher clocks and more units win.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the 580X scores 40,115, while the S10000 scores 34,145. The delta is 17.5% in favor of the 580X. This is the larger absolute score for the 580X, and it benefits from Vulkan support at version 1.3 compared to the S10000's 1.2.170. The 580X's texture rate of 172.8 GTexel/s versus 106.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 38.40 GPixel/s versus 30.40 GPixel/s also contribute to the faster rendering.

The greatest win for the 580X is the 18.9% in OpenCL, but the Vulkan win is also substantial at 17.5%. There is no benchmark where the S10000 wins. The closest the S10000 gets is in memory bandwidth, where its 240.0 GB/s is 9.6% higher than the 580X's 218.9 GB/s. But that does not translate to a single benchmark win.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580X has an average benchmark score of 38,706, while the AMD FirePro S10000 averages 32,388.

Q: What is the performance difference in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The Radeon Pro 580X scores 36,426 versus the FirePro S10000's 30,631, a difference of 18.9% in favor of the 580X.

Q: Which GPU supports Vulkan 1.3?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580X supports Vulkan 1.3. The AMD FirePro S10000 supports Vulkan 1.2.170.

Q: What are the memory sizes of each GPU?

A: The Radeon Pro 580X has 8 GB of GDDR5, while the FirePro S10000 has 3 GB of GDDR5.

Q: Which GPU has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The FirePro S10000 has a higher memory bandwidth at 240.0 GB/s, compared to the Radeon Pro 580X's 218.9 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Radeon Pro 580X has a TDP of 185 W, while the FirePro S10000 has a TDP of 375 W.

Architecture Differences

The Radeon Pro 580X is built on the Ellesmere chip using GCN 4.0 architecture, produced on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The FirePro S10000 uses the Tahiti chip with GCN 1.0 architecture, on a 28 nm process at TSMC. This difference in process node is stark: 14 nm versus 28 nm, which explains the large difference in transistor density. The 580X packs 5,700 million transistors into a 232 mm² die, yielding a density of 24.6M per mm². The S10000 has 4,313 million transistors on a 352 mm² die, giving a density of only 12.3M per mm². The newer process allows the 580X to pack nearly twice the density of logic.

The Radeon Pro 580X has 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The FirePro S10000 has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The 580X has more compute units and more texture units, but the same number of ROPs. The 580X also supports FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, while the S10000 has no FP16 support. The 580X's FP32 throughput is 5.530 TFLOPS, the S10000's is 3.405 TFLOPS.

The 580X uses an Apple MPX bus interface, which is an integrated graphics power (IGP) form factor. The S10000 uses a standard PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and is a dual-slot server card. The S10000 has 2x 8-pin power connectors and a suggested PSU of 750 W, while the 580X has no specified power connector and a TDP of 185 W. The 580X is a client-oriented (Apple specific) GPU, while the S10000 is a server-oriented card with a 305 mm length (12 inches). The S10000 also has a generation label of FirePro Server (Sx000), whereas the 580X is in the Radeon Pro Mac (500X Series).

The S10000's predecessor is the FirePro Terascale, and its successor is the Radeon Pro GCN. The 580X has no recorded predecessor or successor. Both have a production status of end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The specifications that differ between the two GPUs are numerous. The Radeon Pro 580X has a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost of 1200 MHz, while the FirePro S10000 runs at 825 MHz base and 950 MHz boost. Memory clocks differ: the 580X runs at 1710 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective), the S10000 at 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective). Memory size differs: 8 GB versus 3 GB. Memory bus width differs: 256 bit versus 384 bit. Memory bandwidth: 218.9 GB/s versus 240.0 GB/s.

The shading unit count differs: 2304 versus 1792. TMUs: 144 versus 112. ROPs are the same at 32. Pixel rate is 38.40 GPixel/s versus 30.40 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 172.8 GTexel/s versus 106.4 GTexel/s. FP32 is 5.530 TFLOPS versus 3.405 TFLOPS. FP16 is 5.530 TFLOPS (1:1) on the 580X, while the S10000 has no FP16. TDP is 185 W versus 375 W. The slot width is IGP versus dual-slot. Power connectors are zero (none) versus 2x 8-pin. The suggested PSU is absent for the 580X and 750 W for the S10000. Bus interface is Apple MPX versus PCIe 3.0 x16. Display outputs are 2x HDMI 2.0b versus 1x DVI plus 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.2.

API support: the 580X has DirectX 12 (12_0), the S10000 has DirectX 12 (11_1). Both have OpenGL 4.6, but the Vulkan version differs: 1.3 for the 580X versus 1.2.170 for the S10000. The process node is 14 nm versus 28 nm. The foundry is GlobalFoundries versus TSMC. Transistors: 5,700 million versus 4,313 million. Die size: 232 mm² versus 352 mm². Transistor density: 24.6M/mm² versus 12.3M/mm². The S10000 has a launch MSRP of 3,599 USD (the 580X has no recorded launch MSRP). Release dates: the 580X released on 2019-03-17, the S10000 on 2012-11-11. The S10000 has a predecessor and successor, the 580X does not. The 580X is an IGP form factor, the S10000 is dual-slot. The 580X's pixel rate is 38.40, the S10000's is 30.40.