AMD Radeon RX 570X vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 570X vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The sole direct comparison available in the data is the Geekbench OpenCL test, and the result is decisively one-sided. The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 38,939 points, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13,515 points. This produces a delta of 188.1% in favor of the AMD card. To put that in perspective, the RX 570X delivers nearly three times the raw compute score of the GTX 570 in this workload. The GTX 570 does not win a single head-to-head benchmark in the dataset; the win tally stands at 1 for AMD and 0 for NVIDIA.

Looking at the broader benchmark landscape, the RX 570X also holds a higher average benchmark score of 13,871 across all recorded tests, compared to 13,515 for the GTX 570. That difference is modest — roughly 2.6% — but it reflects a wider range of testing beyond the single OpenCL result. The RX 570X’s PassMark G3D score of 1,923 and PassMark G2D score of 750 provide additional data points, though no equivalent PassMark figures exist for the GTX 570 in the fact pack. The Geekbench OpenCL delta is the standout statistic, dwarfing the average-score gap and indicating that the AMD card’s advantage is particularly pronounced in compute-oriented tasks.

The percentile rankings reinforce this picture. The RX 570X sits at the 55th percentile of all GPUs, while the GTX 570 sits at the 54th percentile — a one-point difference. Despite the massive OpenCL lead, the overall percentile placement is nearly identical, suggesting that the GTX 570 remains competitive in other types of workloads not captured by the head-to-head test. The nearest rivals for each card also cluster closely: the RX 570X’s closest competitor, the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, scores 13,821 with a delta of 0.4%, while the GTX 570’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7770M, scores 13,536 with a delta of -0.2%. Both cards effectively trade blows with their immediate peers, but the RX 570X’s OpenCL score is an outlier that separates it from the pack.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the AMD Radeon RX 570X is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing compute performance. The 188.1% lead in Geekbench OpenCL is not a marginal edge; it is a generational gap that no other metric in the fact pack comes close to matching. The RX 570X also edges out the GTX 570 on average benchmark score (13,871 vs 13,515) and holds a slightly higher percentile ranking (55th vs 54th). If the workload is OpenCL-heavy — such as certain rendering, simulation, or data-processing tasks — the RX 570X is the only rational pick.

However, the GTX 570 is not without merit. Its percentile ranking of 54th, just one point below the RX 570X, indicates that in the broader universe of GPU tests, the two cards perform at a similar level. The GTX 570’s single available benchmark score of 13,515 is within 2.6% of the RX 570X’s average, which suggests that outside of the OpenCL test, the gap narrows considerably. For legacy applications, older game titles, or scenarios where the GTX 570’s 40nm Fermi architecture is well-optimized, the NVIDIA card may still hold its own. The data does not show a GTX 570 win in any head-to-head test, but the absence of additional comparative benchmarks means its strengths are not fully captured.

The practical verdict: the RX 570X is the superior card on paper, particularly for compute. The GTX 570 remains a viable option only if the workload is known to favor its architecture, and even then, the data offers no positive evidence of such an advantage. The RX 570X’s higher transistor density (24.6M per mm² vs 5.8M per mm²) and more modern 14nm process node give it a structural edge that the benchmark results confirm.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different eras and fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Radeon RX 570X is built on the Polaris 20 chip using GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 5,700 million transistors into a 232 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.6M per mm². The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, by contrast, uses the GF110 chip with Fermi 2.0 architecture, built on a 40nm process at TSMC. It contains 3,000 million transistors spread across a much larger 520 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of just 5.8M per mm². The RX 570X is denser, newer, and more efficient in terms of silicon area.

The memory subsystems differ sharply. The RX 570X has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GTX 570 has 1,280 MB (1.25 GB) of GDDR5 on a 320-bit bus, providing 152.0 GB/s. Although the GTX 570 has a wider bus, the RX 570X’s higher memory clock (1750 MHz vs 950 MHz) and larger capacity give it a decisive bandwidth advantage. The RX 570X also offers 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, compared to the GTX 570’s 480 shading units, 60 TMUs, and 40 ROPs. The AMD card has far more shading units and TMUs, while NVIDIA retains a small ROP lead.

Compute rates reflect the architectural gap. The RX 570X achieves 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the GTX 570 delivers 1,405.4 GFLOPS — a roughly 3.6x difference. The RX 570X also supports FP16 at a 1:1 ratio (5.095 TFLOPS), whereas the GTX 570 has no listed FP16 capability. Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern: the RX 570X hits 39.81 GPixel/s and 159.2 GTexel/s, while the GTX 570 manages 21.96 GPixel/s and 43.92 GTexel/s. The RX 570X is faster in both metrics.

Feature support diverges as well. The RX 570X supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The GTX 570 supports DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, but has no Vulkan support listed. The RX 570X uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the GTX 570 uses the older PCIe 2.0 x16 interface. Display outputs also differ: the RX 570X offers 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the GTX 570 provides 2x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a. The RX 570X is clearly the more modern and versatile card.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher Geekbench OpenCL score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 38,939, compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570’s 13,515, resulting in a 188.1% advantage for the RX 570X.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The RX 570X has an average benchmark score of 13,871, while the GTX 570 has an average of 13,515. The RX 570X is ahead by roughly 2.6%.

Q: Do both cards support Vulkan?

A: No. The RX 570X supports Vulkan 1.3, while the GTX 570 has no Vulkan support listed in the data.

Q: What are the memory capacities of each card?

A: The RX 570X has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the GTX 570 has 1,280 MB (1.25 GB) of GDDR5.

Q: Which card has a higher transistor density?

A: The RX 570X has a transistor density of 24.6M per mm², compared to the GTX 570’s 5.8M per mm².

Q: What is the pixel rate difference?

A: The RX 570X achieves 39.81 GPixel/s, while the GTX 570 achieves 21.96 GPixel/s, making the RX 570X approximately 81% faster in pixel throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 570X wins decisively in compute-heavy workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 38,939 dwarfs the GTX 570’s 13,515, and its FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS versus 1,405.4 GFLOPS makes it the clear choice for tasks that leverage raw arithmetic throughput. The RX 570X also wins on memory bandwidth (224.0 GB/s vs 152.0 GB/s) and texture rate (159.2 GTexel/s vs 43.92 GTexel/s), which matters for texture-heavy rendering or data-intensive shaders. Its larger 8 GB frame buffer is a significant advantage for modern workloads that exceed 1.25 GB of VRAM, such as high-resolution textures or large compute buffers. The RX 570X also offers superior API support, including Vulkan 1.3, which is absent on the GTX 570.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 does not win any head-to-head benchmark in the data, but it does hold a narrow ROP advantage (40 vs 32), which could theoretically benefit certain pixel-bound operations. Its 320-bit memory bus is wider than the RX 570X’s 256-bit bus, though the lower clock speed negates this in practice. The GTX 570’s percentile ranking of 54th, just one point below the RX 570X, suggests it remains competitive in aggregate across all GPU tests, even if the specific OpenCL test is a blowout. For legacy applications built around Fermi-era features, or for systems with older PCIe 2.0 slots, the GTX 570 may be the only compatible option. The GTX 570 also has a smaller physical footprint in terms of power draw — 219 W versus 150 W, meaning the RX 570X is actually more power-hungry per the data — but this is a specification detail rather than a performance win.

In summary, the RX 570X wins on nearly every measurable performance metric, while the GTX 570’s only advantages are minor (ROPs, bus width) and do not translate into benchmark wins. The RX 570X is the superior card for modern compute and rendering tasks.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two cards, based on the fact pack data:

• Process Node: 14 nm (AMD) vs 40 nm (NVIDIA)
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries (AMD) vs TSMC (NVIDIA)
• Transistors: 5,700 million (AMD) vs 3,000 million (NVIDIA)
• Die Size: 232 mm² (AMD) vs 520 mm² (NVIDIA)
• Transistor Density: 24.6M / mm² (AMD) vs 5.8M / mm² (NVIDIA)
• Base Clock: 1168 MHz (AMD) vs null (NVIDIA)
• Boost Clock: 1244 MHz (AMD) vs null (NVIDIA)
• Memory Clock: 1750 MHz / 7 Gbps effective (AMD) vs 950 MHz / 3.8 Gbps effective (NVIDIA)
• Memory Size: 8 GB (AMD) vs 1280 MB (NVIDIA)
• Memory Bus Width: 256 bit (AMD) vs 320 bit (NVIDIA)
• Memory Bandwidth: 224.0 GB/s (AMD) vs 152.0 GB/s (NVIDIA)
• Shading Units: 2048 (AMD) vs 480 (NVIDIA)
• TMUs: 128 (AMD) vs 60 (NVIDIA)
• ROPs: 32 (AMD) vs 40 (NVIDIA)
• Pixel Rate: 39.81 GPixel/s (AMD) vs 21.96 GPixel/s (NVIDIA)
• Texture Rate: 159.2 GTexel/s (AMD) vs 43.92 GTexel/s (NVIDIA)
• FP32 Performance: 5.095 TFLOPS (AMD) vs 1,405.4 GFLOPS (NVIDIA)
• FP16 Performance: 5.095 TFLOPS (1:1) (AMD) vs null (NVIDIA)
• TDP: 150 W (AMD) vs 219 W (NVIDIA)
• Power Connectors: 1x 6-pin (AMD) vs 2x 6-pin (NVIDIA)
• Suggested PSU: 450 W (AMD) vs 550 W (NVIDIA)
• Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 (AMD) vs PCIe 2.0 x16 (NVIDIA)
• Display Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a (AMD) vs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1.3a (NVIDIA)
• DirectX Support: 12 (12_0) (AMD) vs 12 (11_0) (NVIDIA)
• Vulkan Support: 1.3 (AMD) vs null (NVIDIA)
• Length: 241 mm / 9.5 inches (AMD) vs 267 mm / 10.5 inches (NVIDIA)
• Release Date: 2018-04-10 (AMD) vs 2010-12-06 (NVIDIA)
• Predecessor: Polaris (AMD) vs GeForce 400 (NVIDIA)
• Successor: Vega (AMD) vs GeForce 600 (NVIDIA)
• Launch MSRP: null (AMD) vs 349 USD (NVIDIA)