NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Comparison

NVIDIA’s lineup spans from ultra-low-power mobile parts to professional workstation behemoths. This comparison pairs the GeForce MX570 A, a 25 W integrated-class GPU for compact laptops, against the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, a 200 W dual-slot workstation card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The recorded benchmark data shows a single direct head-to-head test, but the surrounding specification and architecture differences paint a clear picture of two products built for entirely different tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark shared between the two in the database is Geekbench Vulkan. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 221,768 points, while the GeForce MX570 A scores 37,601 points. That places the RTX PRO 4500 roughly 83% higher in raw Vulkan performance, which is a massive gap. To put it simply, the workstation card delivers over five times the Vulkan compute throughput of the MX570 A in this single test.

The MX570 A does have other recorded scores in the database: Geekbench OpenCL at 39,780. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell does not have an OpenCL score listed, so no direct comparison is possible there. However, the average benchmark score for each card tells a similar story. The MX570 A averages 38,691 across its recorded tests, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell averages 31,532. This average is pulled down for the workstation card because its benchmark suite includes several Passmark tests (DirectX 9, 10, 11, 12, G2D, G3D, and GPU compute) where scores range from 119 to 33,360, plus a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7,025. The MX570 A’s average is based solely on its two Geekbench scores, which are both around 38,000.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for each card’s standing. The MX570 A sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon Pro 580X with an average score of 38,706, a delta of 0%, meaning they are effectively tied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (38,349) is 0.9% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38,299) is 1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 575X (39,116) is 1.1% ahead. These are all very small margins, indicating that the MX570 A performs in a tightly clustered band of mid-range mobile and older workstation parts.

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell occupies the 76th percentile. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with an average score of 31,676, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Arc Pro A30M (31,894) sits 1.1% higher, while the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31,220) and NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31,206) are 1% behind. The delta percentages here are again small, but the absolute scores are lower than the MX570 A’s rivals. This is because the RTX PRO 4500’s average includes those lower Passmark legacy tests, not because the card is slow at modern workloads.

The key takeaway from the numbers is straightforward: in Vulkan, the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell dominates. The MX570 A is competitive within its own peer group, but that peer group operates at a fraction of the performance level. The 83% delta in the single head-to-head test is the defining metric of this comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell wins decisively in modern graphics and compute workloads. Its Vulkan score of 221,768 is not just higher, it is in a different class. The card also records strong results in Passmark G3D (33,360) and Passmark GPU compute (19,255), which are absent from the MX570 A’s test list. For tasks like 3D rendering, GPU-accelerated simulation, or large dataset processing, the data clearly favors the workstation card. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a massive advantage for holding large textures, models, or compute buffers in VRAM.

The MX570 A wins in the power and form factor domain, though this is not directly benchmarked. It is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a 25 W TDP, requires no power connectors, and its display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent." This makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where space and cooling are constrained. Its 2 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth is modest, but for basic display output, light photo editing, or older games, it is functional. Its Geekbench scores (OpenCL 39,780, Vulkan 37,601) show that it can handle some compute tasks, just nowhere near the scale of the RTX PRO 4500.

In terms of benchmark wins, the database records 0 wins for the MX570 A and 1 win for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell in the head-to-head tests. That is the official tally. However, the MX570 A does have a higher average benchmark score (38,691 vs 31,532) due to the different test sets, and a higher percentile ranking (81st vs 76th). These figures should not be misread as the MX570 A being faster overall; they reflect the composition of each card’s benchmark suite.

For a practical split: choose the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell if you need serious GPU compute, high-resolution rendering, or professional visualization. Choose the MX570 A if you need a low-power GPU for a portable device where battery life and heat are the primary concerns, and your workload is light.

The Verdict

The data does not support any scenario where the MX570 A outperforms the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell in raw graphics or compute performance. The Vulkan benchmark delta of 83% in favor of the workstation card is overwhelming. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell also has a much larger memory pool (32 GB vs 2 GB), higher bandwidth (896.0 GB/s vs 96.00 GB/s), and more shading units (10,496 vs 2,048). These specifications align with the benchmark results.

Who should pick the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell? Anyone running professional 3D applications, GPU compute workloads, or needing to drive multiple high-resolution displays (it has 4x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs). The card is actively produced, released in March 2025, and represents the current Blackwell architecture. Its 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU requirement are acceptable for a desktop workstation.

Who should pick the MX570 A? Users of compact laptops who need a discrete-class GPU without the power draw. The 25 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and IGP form factor make it an integrated solution for portable devices. It is end-of-life (released December 2021) and offers 2 GB of VRAM, which is limiting for modern games or large applications. But for basic acceleration, video playback, or light productivity, it is adequate.

The verdict is clear: these are not competing products. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is for demanding professional work. The MX570 A is for low-power mobile systems. If you need performance, the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the only choice. If you need to fit inside a thin chassis with a tiny power budget, the MX570 A is the only choice. There is no middle ground.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in Vulkan benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 221,768 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 37,601. That is an 83% difference in favor of the RTX PRO 4500.

Q: How much VRAM does each card have?

A: The MX570 A has 2 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 64-bit bus and 96.00 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The MX570 A has a TDP of 25 W and requires no power connectors. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has a TDP of 200 W, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Q: Are these cards in the same performance percentile?

A: No. The MX570 A is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is in the 76th percentile. However, this is influenced by the different benchmark suites recorded for each card.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each card?

A: For the MX570 A, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580X with a 0% delta (average score 38,706 vs 38,691). For the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with a -0.5% delta (average score 31,676 vs 31,532).

Q: Can the MX570 A handle modern compute tasks?

A: It can handle light workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 39,780 and Vulkan score is 37,601. These are low compared to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, so heavy 3D rendering or large-scale compute is not practical.

Architecture Differences

The MX570 A uses the GA107SB chip, based on the Ampere architecture, fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It contains 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 43.5M per mm². The architecture includes 2,048 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 16 RT cores, and 64 tensor cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU is built for efficiency, with a 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio (both at 4.731 TFLOPS), and is designed for integration into portable devices.

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell uses the GB203 chip, based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, with a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². This is a much denser and more modern process. The chip houses 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 82 RT cores, and 328 tensor cores. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The FP32 and FP16 throughput are both 50.53 TFLOPS, also at a 1:1 ratio, but over ten times higher than the MX570 A.

The memory architecture differs fundamentally. The MX570 A uses GDDR6 with a 64-bit bus, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell uses GDDR7 with a 256-bit bus. The RTX PRO 4500 also has significantly more RT cores (82 vs 16) and tensor cores (328 vs 64), which are critical for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The Blackwell card’s predecessor is listed as "Workstation Ada," indicating a direct lineage in NVIDIA’s professional lineup. The MX570 A has no listed predecessor or successor.

The process node difference is notable: 8 nm Samsung vs 5 nm TSMC. This explains part of the performance-per-watt advantage of the RTX PRO 4500, despite its much higher power draw. The transistor density increase (120.6M vs 43.5M per mm²) shows how much more complex the Blackwell chip is.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every measurable specification. The MX570 A has a base clock of 832 MHz and a boost clock of 1155 MHz. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has a base clock of 1635 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The memory clock is 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) for the MX570 A, while the RTX PRO 4500 runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Memory size: 2 GB vs 32 GB. Memory type: GDDR6 vs GDDR7. Bus width: 64 bit vs 256 bit. Bandwidth: 96.00 GB/s vs 896.0 GB/s. These are not incremental differences; they are generational leaps.

Compute units: The MX570 A has 2,048 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RTX PRO 4500 has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Pixel rate is 36.96 GPixel/s for the MX570 A and 269.6 GPixel/s for the RTX PRO 4500. Texture rate is 73.92 GTexel/s vs 789.5 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.731 TFLOPS vs 50.53 TFLOPS.

Power and physical: The MX570 A is an IGP with 25 W TDP and no power connectors. The RTX PRO 4500 is dual-slot, 200 W TDP, with a single 16-pin connector and a 550 W suggested PSU. The MX570 A has no listed dimensions; the RTX PRO 4500 is 267 mm long, 111 mm high, and 40 mm wide.

Interface: The MX570 A uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX PRO 4500 uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs: the MX570 A is "Portable Device Dependent," while the RTX PRO 4500 has 4x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Production status: The MX570 A is end-of-life, released December 2021. The RTX PRO 4500 is active, released March 2025. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.