Radeon HD 5970 vs Radeon Pro 580X
When comparing Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro 580X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 5970
Radeon Pro 580X
Main Specs
Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon Pro 580X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 294 Watt | 150 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort | No outputs |
- Radeon HD 5970 has 96% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 580X.
- Radeon HD 5970 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 580X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon Pro 580X has 7 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- Radeon HD 5970 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 375 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 2780 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 245% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 20−22 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Battlefield 5 is 252% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 190−200 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 120−130 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 75−80 |
high / 768p | 110−120 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 80% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | − |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Dota 2 is 49% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 30−33 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Far Cry 5 is 240% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Fortnite is 174% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Forza Horizon 4 is 228% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Grand Theft Auto V is 139% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Metro Exodus is 277% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Minecraft is 26% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 185% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 24−27 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 252% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Radeon HD 5970. |
Full Specs
Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon Pro 580X | |
Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Hemlock | Polaris 20 |
Type | Desktop | Workstation |
Release date | 18 November 2009 | 18 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 1600 | 2304 |
Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | |
Transistor count | 2,154 million | 5,700 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 58.00 | 172.8 |
Floating-point performance | 2x 2,320.0 gflops | |
Length | 305 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 6780 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 217.0 GB/s |
DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |