Radeon HD 5970 vs Radeon Pro 555X
When comparing Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro 555X, 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 555X 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 555X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro 555X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon Pro 555X here:
Main Specs
| Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon Pro 555X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 294 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Radeon HD 5970 has 292% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 555X.
- Radeon HD 5970 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 555X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon Pro 555X has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Radeon HD 5970 is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 555X - in Mobile workstations.
- Radeon HD 5970 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Radeon Pro 555X - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 555X is 130 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 555X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 555X is 1080 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 54% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Battlefield 5 is 52% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro 555X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 27% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Far Cry 5 is 46% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Fortnite is 35% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Forza Horizon 4 is 42% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Grand Theft Auto V is 34% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 35% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 47% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon Pro 555X | |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Polaris |
| Code name | Hemlock | Polaris 21 |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 18 November 2009 | 5 June 2017 |
| Pipelines | 1600 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 855 MHz |
| Transistor count | 2,154 million | 3,000 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 58.00 | 43.54 |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 2,320.0 gflops | |
| Length | 305 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 5080 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 81.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| 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 |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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