AMD Radeon RX 570X vs NVIDIA T400 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between these two cards. The AMD Radeon RX 570X holds the only direct head-to-head victory, winning the Geekbench OpenCL test by a wide margin. The NVIDIA T400 counters with a higher average benchmark score across the database, 16,508 versus 13,871, which places it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs compared to the RX 570X's 55th percentile.

The T400's advantage in percentile ranking comes despite losing the single shared test. This suggests the T400's two recorded benchmark results, Geekbench OpenCL at 17,039 and Geekbench Vulkan at 15,976, produce a more consistent average. The RX 570X's three recorded results include a Passmark G2D score of 750 and a Passmark G3D score of 1,923, alongside its dominant OpenCL result of 38,939. The lower 2D score pulls its average down considerably.

For compute workloads measured through OpenCL, the RX 570X is the clear winner. For overall database standing, the T400 ranks higher. The RX 570X also shows a wider spread between its best and worst results, which explains its lower percentile despite having the higher single-test peak.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural lineages. The T400 uses the TU117 chip built on Turing architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 12 nm process. The RX 570X uses the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated by GlobalFoundries on a 14 nm process. The RX 570X packs more transistors, 5,700 million compared to 4,700 million, and has a larger die at 232 mm² versus 200 mm². Transistor density is close: 24.6 million per mm² for AMD, 23.5 million per mm² for NVIDIA.

The RX 570X has a much larger execution resource pool. It carries 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operations units. The T400 has 384 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Neither card includes ray tracing cores or tensor cores, so those features are absent from both.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The T400 uses 2 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding 80.00 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 570X uses 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. Clock behavior also differs: the T400 runs a low 420 MHz base with a 1,425 MHz boost, while the RX 570X starts at 1,168 MHz base and boosts to 1,244 MHz. The T400's memory runs at 1,250 MHz with 10 Gbps effective, the RX 570X's at 1,750 MHz with 7 Gbps effective.

API support shows minor differences. Both support DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6. The T400 lists Vulkan 1.4, while the RX 570X lists Vulkan 1.3. The T400 supports DirectX 12_1 feature level, the RX 570X supports 12_0.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains exactly one shared benchmark between these two cards: Geekbench OpenCL. The RX 570X scores 38,939, while the T400 scores 17,039. The delta is recorded at -56.2%, meaning the T400 trails by more than half. This is the largest margin in either card's recorded results, and it reflects the RX 570X's substantially higher shading unit count and memory bandwidth.

The T400's other recorded benchmark, Geekbench Vulkan at 15,976, has no corresponding RX 570X result. The RX 570X's other recorded benchmarks, Passmark G2D at 750 and Passmark G3D at 1,923, have no corresponding T400 results. So the only direct comparison available is the OpenCL test, and that belongs to AMD.

Looking at average scores for context, the T400's 16,508 average sits comfortably above the RX 570X's 13,871. The gap is about 19%. But the RX 570X's OpenCL peak is more than double the T400's OpenCL score, which shows how much the average hides the single-test disparity.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every physical and electrical specification. The T400 uses a 12 nm TSMC process; the RX 570X uses 14 nm GlobalFoundries. Transistor counts are 4,700 million versus 5,700 million. Die size is 200 mm² versus 232 mm². Transistor density is 23.5M per mm² versus 24.6M per mm².

Clock speeds: the T400's base is 420 MHz, boost 1,425 MHz. The RX 570X's base is 1,168 MHz, boost 1,244 MHz. Memory clocks: 1,250 MHz with 10 Gbps effective for NVIDIA; 1,750 MHz with 7 Gbps effective for AMD.

Memory configuration: the T400 has 2 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus at 80.00 GB/s. The RX 570X has 8 GB GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus at 224.0 GB/s.

Compute resources: 384 shaders, 24 TMUs, 16 ROPs for the T400. 2,048 shaders, 128 TMUs, 32 ROPs for the RX 570X.

Fill rates and throughput: the T400 achieves 22.80 GPixel/s pixel rate and 34.20 GTexel/s texture rate. The RX 570X achieves 39.81 GPixel/s and 159.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 1,094.4 GFLOPS for NVIDIA versus 5.095 TFLOPS for AMD. FP16 is 2.189 TFLOPS at 2:1 ratio for NVIDIA, 5.095 TFLOPS at 1:1 for AMD.

Power and cooling: the T400 has a 30 W TDP, single-slot design, no power connectors, and a 200 W suggested PSU. The RX 570X has a 150 W TDP, dual-slot design, one 6-pin connector, and a 450 W suggested PSU. The RX 570X measures 241 mm or 9.5 inches in length; the T400's dimensions are not recorded.

Display outputs: the T400 has three mini-DisplayPort 1.4a connectors. The RX 570X has one DVI, one HDMI 2.0b, and three DisplayPort 1.4a connectors.

Release timing: the T400 launched in 2021, the RX 570X in 2018. Both are end-of-life. The T400's predecessor is Quadro Volta and its successor is Workstation Ampere. The RX 570X's predecessor is Polaris and its successor is Vega.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA T400 averages 16,508 across its recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Radeon RX 570X averages 13,871.

Q: Does the RX 570X beat the T400 in every benchmark?

A: No. The only shared test is Geekbench OpenCL, which the RX 570X wins with 38,939 versus 17,039. The T400's Vulkan score of 15,976 and the RX 570X's Passmark scores of 750 and 1,923 have no direct counterpart.

Q: How large is the OpenCL performance gap?

A: The RX 570X leads by 56.2% over the T400 in Geekbench OpenCL, based on the recorded delta.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The RX 570X has 8 GB GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus delivering 224.0 GB/s. The T400 has 2 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus delivering 80.00 GB/s.

Q: What is the percentile ranking difference?

A: The T400 sits in the 60th percentile of all GPUs, while the RX 570X sits in the 55th percentile.

Q: Which card has the higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RX 570X delivers 5.095 TFLOPS FP32, compared to the T400's 1,094.4 GFLOPS, nearly five times higher.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split based on workload type. For raw compute performance, particularly OpenCL workloads, the AMD Radeon RX 570X is the stronger card. Its 2,048 shading units, 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput give it a decisive edge in the only benchmark both cards share. The 56.2% lead in Geekbench OpenCL is substantial and reflects the hardware resource disparity.

However, the NVIDIA T400 holds a better overall standing in the database. Its 60th percentile ranking and 16,508 average score exceed the RX 570X's 55th percentile and 13,871 average. The T400 also offers a far lower power footprint at 30 W TDP versus 150 W, a single-slot design with no power connectors, and a 200 W suggested PSU. The RX 570X requires a dual-slot chassis, a 6-pin connector, and a 450 W PSU.

The RX 570X carries 8 GB of memory versus 2 GB, which matters for larger datasets despite the older GDDR5 type. Its memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is 2.8 times the T400's 80.00 GB/s. For tasks that saturate memory bandwidth, the AMD card has the advantage.

The T400's Vulkan support at version 1.4 edges out the RX 570X's 1.3, and its DirectX 12_1 feature level is higher than 12_0. For modern graphics API features, NVIDIA has a small edge.

Users who prioritize compute throughput and memory capacity should choose the RX 570X. Users who prioritize overall database ranking, lower power draw, and smaller physical footprint should choose the T400. The T400's higher average score despite losing the only direct test indicates more consistent performance across its benchmark suite. The RX 570X's peak is higher, but its other recorded results, particularly the Passmark G2D score of 750, drag its average down.

Both cards are end-of-life, so availability may vary. The RX 570X launched earlier in 2018, while the T400 arrived in 2021. Neither card includes ray tracing or tensor cores. The decision rests on whether the workload demands raw compute or balanced efficiency.