AMD Radeon Pro W5700 vs AMD Radeon RX 570 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a decisive picture in the direct comparison between the AMD Radeon RX 570 and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700. Across the three shared benchmark tests, the Pro W5700 secures a clean sweep, winning all three comparisons. The most lopsided result appears in the Geekbench Metal test, where the Pro W5700 scores 89,557 against the RX 570's 39,349. This represents a delta of -56.1% for the RX 570, meaning the Pro W5700 more than doubles the older card's output in this specific API workload.

The OpenCL benchmark tells a similar story, though the margin narrows slightly. The Pro W5700 posts 74,613, while the RX 570 manages 32,084. The delta here is -57%, indicating that the Pro W5700 holds a commanding lead of roughly 2.3 times the score. This is particularly notable because OpenCL is a compute-heavy workload, and the data suggests the Pro W5700's architecture handles parallel processing tasks with significantly greater efficiency.

The Vulkan test shows the closest contest of the three, yet it remains one-sided. The Pro W5700 achieves 70,706, while the RX 570 reaches 42,752. The delta of -39.5% still places the Pro W5700 well ahead, but the gap narrows compared to the other benchmarks. This could imply that the RX 570's GCN architecture retains some relative strength in low-level graphics APIs, even against a much newer design. Still, the win belongs to the Pro W5700 without exception.

Looking at the broader database context, the RX 570 holds a percentile ranking of 74 among all GPUs, while the Pro W5700 sits at 71. This is an interesting inversion: the older, cheaper card ranks higher in overall percentile despite losing every head-to-head test. The average benchmark score tells a more nuanced story. The RX 570 averages 28,766, which is actually higher than the Pro W5700's 25,726. This discrepancy likely stems from the fact that the Pro W5700's benchmark suite includes additional tests like Passmark DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12, along with G2D and G3D scores, which drag its average down despite strong Geekbench results.

The nearest rivals for each card further contextualize their positions. The RX 570 sits within 1.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, a professional-grade card, and within 0.8% of its sibling, the RX 470. The Pro W5700, meanwhile, is nearly tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (delta -0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (delta 0.4%). These comparisons suggest that the Pro W5700 competes in a higher performance tier, despite its lower percentile rank.

FAQ

Q: Which card wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 wins all three shared tests: Geekbench Metal, OpenCL, and Vulkan. The RX 570 records zero wins in the head-to-head data.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two cards?

A: The largest delta appears in the Geekbench OpenCL test, where the Pro W5700 leads by 57%. The Metal test shows a 56.1% lead, and the Vulkan test shows a 39.5% lead.

Q: How do their overall percentile rankings compare?

A: The RX 570 ranks at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, while the Pro W5700 ranks at the 71st percentile. This means the RX 570 sits higher in the overall distribution, even though it loses every direct comparison.

Q: What do the average benchmark scores indicate?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28,766, which is higher than the Pro W5700's 25,726. This is likely due to the Pro W5700's inclusion of additional Passmark tests, which lower its average.

Q: Are these cards closely matched to any specific rivals?

A: The RX 570 is within 1.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 and 0.7% of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X. The Pro W5700 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile and 0.4% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M.

Q: Does the Pro W5700 win by a consistent margin across all tests?

A: No, the margin varies. The Vulkan test shows the narrowest gap at 39.5%, while the OpenCL and Metal tests show gaps exceeding 56%. This suggests the Pro W5700's advantage is more pronounced in compute-oriented workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different generations of AMD graphics technology. The RX 570 uses the Polaris 20 chip, built on the GCN 4.0 architecture, and is manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Pro W5700, by contrast, uses the Navi 10 chip, built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture, and is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. This process shrink is significant: the Pro W5700 packs 10,300 million transistors into a 251 mm² die, while the RX 570 fits 5,700 million transistors into a 232 mm² die. The transistor density tells the story clearly: the Pro W5700 achieves 41.0M transistors per mm², versus 24.6M for the RX 570.

The memory subsystems diverge sharply as well. The RX 570 comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Pro W5700 doubles the capacity to 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on the same 256-bit bus, but the bandwidth jumps to 448.0 GB/s. The effective memory clock for the Pro W5700 is 14 Gbps, double the RX 570's 7 Gbps. This doubling of bandwidth is a critical architectural advantage, especially for workloads that stream large datasets.

Compute resources also scale upward. The RX 570 has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The Pro W5700 increases these to 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The ROP count doubling is particularly notable, as it directly impacts pixel throughput. The pixel rate for the Pro W5700 is 120.3 GPixel/s versus 39.81 GPixel/s for the RX 570, a threefold increase. Texture rate similarly jumps from 159.2 GTexel/s to 270.7 GTexel/s.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The RX 570 runs at a base of 1168 MHz and a boost of 1244 MHz. The Pro W5700 starts at 1400 MHz base and boosts to 1880 MHz. This higher clock speed, combined with the newer architecture, drives the FP32 performance from 5.095 TFLOPS on the RX 570 to 8.663 TFLOPS on the Pro W5700. The FP16 performance is even more divergent: the RX 570 offers 5.095 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Pro W5700 delivers 17.33 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, indicating native half-precision support.

The Pro W5700 also supports PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RX 570 is limited to PCIe 3.0 x16. The display outputs differ as well: the RX 570 offers one DVI, one HDMI 2.0b, and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the Pro W5700 provides five mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and one USB Type-C port. API support shows the Pro W5700 ahead with DirectX 12_1 and Vulkan 1.4, versus DirectX 12_0 and Vulkan 1.3 for the RX 570. Power requirements scale accordingly, with the RX 570 rated at 150 W TDP and a single 6-pin connector, while the Pro W5700 draws 205 W and needs both a 6-pin and an 8-pin connector.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear hierarchy. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 is the superior performer in every direct benchmark comparison, with leads ranging from 39.5% to 57%. Its architectural advantages, including a newer node, doubled memory bandwidth, higher clock speeds, and more compute units, translate into tangible wins across Metal, OpenCL, and Vulkan workloads. For users prioritizing raw performance in these APIs, the Pro W5700 is the definitive choice.

However, the RX 570 is not without merit. Its higher percentile ranking (74 versus 71) and higher average benchmark score (28,766 versus 25,726) suggest that it holds up well in a broader context. The RX 570's nearest rivals include the RX 6800M and RX 470, placing it in a competitive mid-range tier. The Pro W5700, meanwhile, sits alongside the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile and RX 6700M, indicating a higher performance bracket despite its lower average score.

The choice between these cards depends entirely on the workload. For compute-heavy tasks that leverage OpenCL or Metal, the Pro W5700's 57% and 56.1% leads, respectively, make it the only rational option. For Vulkan workloads, the 39.5% lead still favors the Pro W5700, but the gap is less overwhelming. The RX 570's end-of-life status and older architecture suggest it is a legacy option, while the Pro W5700, though also end-of-life, represents a much more recent design.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 570 | AMD Radeon Pro W5700 |

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

| Chip | Polaris 20 | Navi 10 |

| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |

| Transistors | 5,700 million | 10,300 million |

| Die Size | 232 mm² | 251 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 24.6M / mm² | 41.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1168 MHz | 1400 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1244 MHz | 1880 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 7 Gbps effective | 14 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 448.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304 |

| TMUs | 128 | 144 |

| ROPs | 32 | 64 |

| Pixel Rate | 39.81 GPixel/s | 120.3 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 159.2 GTexel/s | 270.7 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 5.095 TFLOPS | 8.663 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 5.095 TFLOPS (1:1) | 17.33 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 150 W | 205 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 5x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x USB Type-C |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.3 | 1.4 |

| Length | 241 mm | 267 mm |

| Release Date | 2017-04-17 | 2019-11-18 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 wins in every head-to-head benchmark category available in the database. Its most dominant victories come in Geekbench Metal and OpenCL, where it leads by 56.1% and 57%, respectively. These are compute-oriented workloads, and the Pro W5700's RDNA architecture, with its 2:1 FP16 ratio and doubled memory bandwidth, clearly excels in such scenarios. The Vulkan result, while still a win at 39.5%, is the closest contest, suggesting that the RX 570's GCN architecture retains some competitive footing in graphics-centric tasks.

The RX 570's wins are more indirect. It holds a higher percentile ranking (74 versus 71) and a higher average benchmark score (28,766 versus 25,726). These metrics indicate that, across the entire database of GPUs, the RX 570 performs admirably relative to its peers. Its nearest rivals, including the RX 6800M and RX 470, are all within 0.8% of its average score, showing that it sits in a tightly contested performance tier. The Pro W5700's rivals, such as the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile and RX 6700M, are also closely matched, but the Pro W5700's average score is dragged down by its Passmark results.

For users seeking a card for general-purpose 3D rendering or gaming, the RX 570's higher percentile and average score might suggest it is a more balanced option. However, for professional or compute-heavy workloads where OpenCL and Metal performance are paramount, the Pro W5700's decisive benchmark wins make it the clear choice. The data shows that the Pro W5700 is not just faster; it is categorically superior in the tests where it competes directly, with margins that exceed 50% in two of three cases. The RX 570, meanwhile, remains a competent legacy card whose strengths are better reflected in overall rankings than in direct comparisons.