AMD Radeon RX 570 vs NVIDIA TITAN V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the NVIDIA TITAN V dominates the AMD Radeon RX 570 across every shared benchmark. In the three tests where both cards have recorded scores, the TITAN V wins all three, with margins ranging from 255.8% to 390.2%. The largest gap appears in Geekbench OpenCL, where the TITAN V scores 157,265 against the RX 570’s 32,084, a delta of 390.2%. That is nearly five times the compute output, a result consistent with the TITAN V’s far larger GPU die and much higher shading unit count.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test tells a similar story, though with a slightly smaller relative gap. The TITAN V posts 3,565 points versus 880 for the RX 570, a 305.1% advantage. This is a modern DirectX 12 workload, and the TITAN V’s lead here indicates that its architectural advantages carry over into current-generation rendering paths. The RX 570, built on an older GCN design, trails by a wide margin in this API.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the TITAN V scores 152,117 against 42,752 for the RX 570, a 255.8% lead. Vulkan is a low-overhead API that often narrows gaps between architectures, yet the TITAN V still more than triples the RX 570’s result. This suggests the TITAN V’s raw throughput advantages, including its 5120 shading units versus 2048, are decisive regardless of API efficiency.

Across all three head-to-head tests, the TITAN V’s smallest win is still a 255.8% margin. The RX 570 has no recorded win in any shared benchmark. The average benchmark score for the TITAN V sits at 34,355, while the RX 570 averages 28,766. That 5,589-point gap, roughly 19.4% on average, is smaller than the head-to-head deltas because the RX 570’s average includes scores from tests the TITAN V did not run, such as Geekbench Metal, where the RX 570 records 39,349. However, in directly comparable workloads, the TITAN V’s advantage is overwhelming.

The percentile rankings also favor the TITAN V, which sits at the 79th percentile among all GPUs, versus 74th for the RX 570. While both cards are above the midpoint, the TITAN V’s placement is meaningfully higher, reflecting its stronger overall benchmark profile.

FAQ

Q: Which card wins in DirectX 12 performance?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V wins decisively. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3,565 compared to 880 for the AMD Radeon RX 570, a 305.1% advantage.

Q: How do the two cards compare in compute workloads?

A: The TITAN V leads massively in OpenCL compute. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 157,265 is 390.2% higher than the RX 570’s 32,084. The TITAN V also holds a 255.8% lead in Geekbench Vulkan, scoring 152,117 versus 42,752.

Q: Does the RX 570 win any benchmark against the TITAN V?

A: No. Across the three shared tests (3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, Geekbench OpenCL, and Geekbench Vulkan), the RX 570 records zero wins. The TITAN V wins all three.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The TITAN V averages 34,355 across all its recorded benchmarks, while the RX 570 averages 28,766. That is a gap of 5,589 points, or roughly 19.4% in favor of the TITAN V.

Q: How do the cards rank among all GPUs?

A: The TITAN V sits at the 79th percentile, while the RX 570 sits at the 74th percentile. Both are above the median, but the TITAN V ranks higher overall.

Q: Is the RX 570 competitive in any head-to-head result?

A: The closest margin is in Geekbench Vulkan, where the RX 570 reaches 42,752 against the TITAN V’s 152,117. Even that 255.8% gap is not remotely close, so the RX 570 is not competitive in any shared test.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the NVIDIA TITAN V is in a different performance class than the AMD Radeon RX 570. Every shared benchmark shows the TITAN V ahead by at least 255.8%, and in OpenCL it leads by 390.2%. The RX 570 has no recorded win in any common test. For any user prioritizing raw performance, especially in compute-heavy or DirectX 12 workloads, the TITAN V is the clear choice based on the numbers.

However, the RX 570 is not without a role. Its average benchmark score of 28,766, while lower, still places it at the 74th percentile, indicating it outperforms a majority of GPUs in the database. The RX 570 also consumes less power, rated at 150 W versus 250 W for the TITAN V, and requires a 450 W power supply versus 600 W. For scenarios where power draw and system requirements matter more than peak performance, the RX 570 is a viable option. In direct performance comparisons, though, the TITAN V wins every time.

The verdict is straightforward: pick the TITAN V for maximum performance, pick the RX 570 for lower system demands. The benchmark data does not support any other conclusion.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every core specification. The TITAN V uses 12 nm process technology from TSMC, while the RX 570 uses 14 nm from GlobalFoundries. Transistor counts diverge sharply: 21,100 million for the TITAN V versus 5,700 million for the RX 570. Die size is 815 mm² versus 232 mm², a 3.5x difference. Transistor density is similar, 25.9M per mm² for the TITAN V and 24.6M per mm² for the RX 570.

Clock speeds are closer than other specs. The TITAN V has a base clock of 1200 MHz and a boost of 1455 MHz. The RX 570 runs at 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost. Memory clocks differ: the TITAN V’s HBM2 runs at 848 MHz with 1696 Mbps effective, while the RX 570’s GDDR5 runs at 1750 MHz with 7 Gbps effective.

Memory capacity and bandwidth diverge heavily. The TITAN V offers 12 GB of HBM2 on a 3072-bit bus, yielding 651.3 GB/s. The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s. The TITAN V’s bandwidth is 2.9x higher.

Compute resources also differ. The TITAN V has 5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The RX 570 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The TITAN V also includes 640 tensor cores, which the RX 570 lacks entirely. Pixel rate is 139.7 GPixel/s for the TITAN V versus 39.81 GPixel/s for the RX 570. Texture rate is 465.6 GTexel/s versus 159.2 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 14.90 TFLOPS versus 5.095 TFLOPS. FP16 is 29.80 TFLOPS for the TITAN V versus 5.095 TFLOPS for the RX 570.

Power requirements differ as well. The TITAN V has a 250 W TDP, needs a 600 W power supply, and uses 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin connectors. The RX 570 has a 150 W TDP, needs a 450 W power supply, and uses a single 6-pin connector. Both are dual-slot cards. The TITAN V is 267 mm long, 112 mm tall, and 40 mm wide. The RX 570 is 241 mm long; its height and width are not recorded.

Display outputs differ. The TITAN V offers 1x HDMI 2.0 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The RX 570 offers 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support also varies: the TITAN V supports DirectX 12_1 and Vulkan 1.4, while the RX 570 supports DirectX 12_0 and Vulkan 1.3. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different architectures. The TITAN V uses the Volta architecture with the GV100 chip, while the RX 570 uses GCN 4.0 with the Polaris 20 chip. Volta is a compute-oriented design from NVIDIA, while GCN 4.0 is AMD’s graphics-focused architecture from the Polaris generation.

The manufacturing process differs: TSMC’s 12 nm node for the TITAN V versus GlobalFoundries’ 14 nm node for the RX 570. The TITAN V’s transistor count of 21,100 million is nearly four times the RX 570’s 5,700 million. The die size, 815 mm² versus 232 mm², reflects the TITAN V’s much larger physical footprint.

Memory architecture is another major split. The TITAN V uses HBM2 memory with a 3072-bit bus and 651.3 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 570 uses GDDR5 with a 256-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. HBM2 offers wider buses and higher bandwidth per watt, which suits the TITAN V’s compute-heavy design. GDDR5 is simpler and cheaper, fitting the RX 570’s mainstream positioning.

The TITAN V includes 640 tensor cores, a feature absent from the RX 570. Tensor cores accelerate deep learning and AI workloads. The RX 570 has no equivalent hardware. This is a key architectural differentiator, as the TITAN V’s tensor cores enable FP16 throughput of 29.80 TFLOPS, exactly double its FP32 rate. The RX 570’s FP16 rate matches its FP32 rate at 5.095 TFLOPS.

Shader architecture also diverges. The TITAN V’s 5120 shading units are arranged in Volta’s SM (streaming multiprocessor) design, while the RX 570’s 2048 shading units follow GCN’s compute unit layout. The TITAN V’s ROP count of 96 is triple the RX 570’s 32, and its TMU count of 320 is 2.5x higher. These differences explain the pixel rate and texture rate gaps.

The production status for both is end-of-life. The TITAN V was released in December 2017, while the RX 570 came earlier in April 2017. The TITAN V’s predecessor is GeForce 900 and its successor is GeForce 20. The RX 570’s predecessor is Arctic Islands and its successor is Vega. Neither card is current production.

Where Each One Wins

The TITAN V wins in every recorded head-to-head benchmark, but the scope of its wins varies by workload. In compute-heavy tasks, specifically OpenCL, the TITAN V’s lead is largest at 390.2%. This reflects its 5120 shading units, 640 tensor cores, and 651.3 GB/s memory bandwidth. For users running OpenCL-based computation, scientific simulations, or machine learning inference, the TITAN V is the clear winner based on the data.

In DirectX 12 gaming workloads, the TITAN V wins by 305.1% in 3DMark Steel Nomad. This indicates that the TITAN V’s newer architecture and higher pixel rate of 139.7 GPixel/s translate into strong modern game performance. The RX 570’s 39.81 GPixel/s is far lower, so it trails substantially in this category.

In Vulkan workloads, the TITAN V wins by 255.8%. This is its smallest margin, suggesting that Vulkan’s low-overhead nature slightly narrows the gap. Still, the TITAN V’s raw throughput advantages keep it firmly ahead. The RX 570’s GCN architecture handles Vulkan reasonably well, but it cannot overcome the TITAN V’s superior hardware resources.

The RX 570’s wins are not in direct performance but in system-level practicality. Its 150 W TDP versus 250 W means lower power draw. Its 450 W suggested PSU versus 600 W lowers system requirements. Its single 6-pin connector is simpler than the TITAN V’s 6-pin plus 8-pin setup. The RX 570 also offers a DVI output, which the TITAN V lacks, potentially useful for legacy displays. Its 241 mm length is shorter than the TITAN V’s 267 mm, easing case compatibility.

The RX 570 also has a recorded Geekbench Metal score of 39,349, a test the TITAN V does not have in the database. In Apple’s Metal API, the RX 570 demonstrates some capability, though no direct comparison is possible from the recorded data. This is the only benchmark where the RX 570 has a score and the TITAN V does not.

For users prioritizing raw performance, the TITAN V wins in every measurable category. For users prioritizing lower power draw, simpler power connections, and a shorter card length, the RX 570 offers practical advantages. The database does not show the RX 570 winning any performance test, so its appeal rests on system integration rather than speed.