AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 represent two very different approaches to graphics hardware, separated by nearly a decade of architectural evolution. The recorded data shows a single benchmark result, Geekbench OpenCL, where the GTX 570 scores 13,515 against the WX 3200's 11,228, a 20.4% advantage for the older NVIDIA card. This outcome is driven by fundamental differences in design philosophy, memory configuration, and compute resources, making the choice between them dependent on specific workload requirements.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 wins the only recorded head-to-head benchmark, the Geekbench OpenCL test, with a score of 13,515 compared to 11,228 for the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200. This 20.4% lead indicates that in raw, general-purpose compute tasks, the older Fermi architecture still holds a decisive edge. The GTX 570 also holds a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs, sitting at the 54th percentile, whereas the WX 3200 ranks at the 50th percentile. In the database's nearest rival comparisons, the GTX 570 sits between the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (13,536, a 0.2% gap) and the NVIDIA P106-090 (13,470, a 0.3% gap), showing it is closely matched with those parts. The WX 3200, meanwhile, is nearly identical to the AMD FirePro W4300 (11,225, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q (11,088, a 1.3% delta).

The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200, however, wins in areas not captured by the compute benchmark. Its architecture supports newer API features, including DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3, whereas the GTX 570 is limited to DirectX 12 (11_0) and has no listed Vulkan support. For professional workloads that rely on these modern APIs, the WX 3200 is the more capable platform. The WX 3200 also offers four display outputs via mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, compared to the GTX 570's two DVI and one mini-HDMI 1.3a. This makes the AMD card better suited for multi-monitor professional setups. The data indicates a clear split: the GTX 570 wins in raw compute throughput, while the WX 3200 wins in API compatibility and display connectivity.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on vastly different process nodes and architectures. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 uses the GF110 chip, based on the Fermi 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 40 nm process at TSMC. It packs 3,000 million transistors onto a die size of 520 mm², resulting in a transistor density of 5.8 million per square millimeter. In contrast, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses the Polaris 23 chip, based on the GCN 4.0 architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It contains 2,200 million transistors on a much smaller die of 103 mm², yielding a higher density of 21.4 million per square millimeter. The newer process node allows the WX 3200 to achieve greater transistor density, but the GTX 570 compensates with a significantly larger physical die.

The compute resources diverge sharply. The GTX 570 has 480 shading units, 60 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 40 render output units (ROPs). The WX 3200 has 640 shading units, which is 33% more, but only 32 TMUs and 16 ROPs, which are fewer than half the GTX 570's counts. This configuration suggests the GTX 570 is designed for higher fill-rate operations, reflected in its pixel rate of 21.96 GPixel/s and texture rate of 43.92 GTexel/s. The WX 3200 has a pixel rate of 20.72 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 41.44 GTexel/s, both slightly lower. In floating-point performance, the GTX 570 delivers 1,405.4 GFLOPS in FP32, while the WX 3200 delivers 1.658 TFLOPS (1,658 GFLOPS), which is higher. The WX 3200 also supports FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, while the GTX 570 has no listed FP16 capability.

Memory architecture is another major differentiator. The GTX 570 has 1,280 MB of GDDR5 on a 320-bit bus, providing 152.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The WX 3200 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing 96.00 GB/s. The GTX 570's wider bus gives it 58% more bandwidth, which is critical for compute tasks that are memory-bound. The WX 3200 compensates with four times the memory capacity, which is advantageous for holding larger datasets. The GTX 570 operates with a memory clock of 950 MHz (3.8 Gbps effective), while the WX 3200 uses 1500 MHz (6 Gbps effective), but the narrower bus limits the AMD card's total bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher Geekbench OpenCL score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13,515, which is 20.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200's score of 11,228.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The GTX 570 has a 320-bit memory bus delivering 152.0 GB/s, while the WX 3200 has a 128-bit bus delivering 96.00 GB/s. The GTX 570 provides significantly higher bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The GTX 570 has a TDP of 219 W and requires two 6-pin power connectors with a suggested 550 W power supply. The WX 3200 has a TDP of 65 W, requires no power connectors, and has a suggested 250 W power supply.

Q: Which card supports more modern graphics APIs?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and has no listed Vulkan support.

Q: How do the physical dimensions and slot requirements differ?

A: The GTX 570 is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm (10.5 inches) in length. The WX 3200 is a single-slot card measuring 167 mm (6.6 inches) in length and 69 mm (2.7 inches) in height.

Q: What is the transistor density of each chip?

A: The GTX 570 has 3,000 million transistors on a 520 mm² die, giving a density of 5.8 million per mm². The WX 3200 has 2,200 million transistors on a 103 mm² die, giving a density of 21.4 million per mm².

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every core specification. The GTX 570 uses the GF110 chip with Fermi 2.0 architecture on a 40 nm process, while the WX 3200 uses the Polaris 23 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process. The GTX 570 has a die size of 520 mm² and 3,000 million transistors, whereas the WX 3200 has a die size of 103 mm² and 2,200 million transistors. The GTX 570 has 480 shading units, 60 TMUs, and 40 ROPs; the WX 3200 has 640 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The GTX 570 has a pixel rate of 21.96 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 43.92 GTexel/s, while the WX 3200 has 20.72 GPixel/s and 41.44 GTexel/s. The GTX 570 delivers 1,405.4 GFLOPS in FP32, and the WX 3200 delivers 1.658 TFLOPS with FP16 support at a 1:1 ratio.

Memory configurations diverge: the GTX 570 has 1,280 MB of GDDR5 on a 320-bit bus with 152.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the WX 3200 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s. The GTX 570 has a TDP of 219 W, is dual-slot, requires two 6-pin connectors, and lists a 550 W suggested power supply. The WX 3200 has a TDP of 65 W, is single-slot, requires no power connectors, and lists a 250 W suggested power supply. The bus interfaces also differ: the GTX 570 uses PCIe 2.0 x16, while the WX 3200 uses PCIe 3.0 x8. Display outputs are 2x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a for the GTX 570, versus 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a for the WX 3200. The GTX 570 supports DirectX 12 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.6, while the WX 3200 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only recorded benchmark is Geekbench OpenCL, and it represents a decisive win for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570. The GTX 570 scores 13,515 points, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 scores 11,228 points. The delta is 20.4% in favor of the NVIDIA card. This is a substantial margin in a compute-oriented test, indicating that the GTX 570's wider memory bus and higher pixel and texture rates provide a tangible advantage in OpenCL workloads. The GTX 570's nearest rival in the database, the AMD Radeon HD 7770M, scores 13,536, which is only 0.2% higher, placing the GTX 570 in a competitive position among its contemporaries.

The WX 3200's best comparative result is against the AMD FirePro W4300, which scores 11,225, a 0% delta. It also outperforms the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q and the RTX PRO 6000D Blackwell Max-Q, both scoring 11,088, by 1.3%. This shows the WX 3200 is not far behind its nearest peers, but the gap to the GTX 570 is significant. The GTX 570 also has a higher percentile ranking among all GPUs at 54%, compared to the WX 3200's 50%, reinforcing that the older card sits in a stronger overall performance position in the database. The data shows one clear winner in the compute benchmark, with the GTX 570 taking the single recorded victory.