AMD FirePro D700 vs AMD Radeon RX 6800M Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 6800M wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark against the AMD FirePro D700. The database shows a 2-0 win split, with the RX 6800M taking both Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests. The margin is substantial: 269.5% ahead in OpenCL and 238.8% ahead in Vulkan. These are not close contests. The RX 6800M delivers more than triple the OpenCL score and more than triple the Vulkan score of the FirePro D700.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The RX 6800M is the stronger choice for any workload that relies on the GPU's compute capabilities, whether through OpenCL or Vulkan. The FirePro D700, with its GCN 1.0 architecture and 28 nm node, cannot compete in these synthetic compute metrics. Its only advantage lies in its form factor and output configuration: a dual-slot card with 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI, designed for multi-display professional setups rather than raw compute throughput.

In terms of overall standing, the RX 6800M sits at the 74th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the FirePro D700 sits at the 71st percentile. The RX 6800M's average benchmark score is 28,874, and the FirePro D700's is 25,842. That is a 3,032-point gap, reinforcing the RX 6800M's edge in overall performance.

Architecture Differences

The RX 6800M uses the Navi 22 chip on TSMC's 7 nm process, packing 17,200 million transistors into a 335 mm² die. The FirePro D700 uses the Tahiti chip on TSMC's 28 nm process, with 4,313 million transistors on a 352 mm² die. The transistor density tells the story: the RX 6800M crams 51.3 million transistors per square millimeter, versus 12.3 million for the FirePro D700. That is a 4x density advantage, which explains the massive performance gap despite similar die sizes.

The RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 architecture, while the FirePro D700 uses GCN 1.0. This is a generational leap. RDNA 2.0 brings 40 dedicated ray tracing cores, which the FirePro D700 lacks entirely. The RX 6800M also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The FirePro D700 supports DirectX 12 (11_1), Vulkan 1.2.170, and OpenGL 4.6. The RX 6800M's API support is newer and more complete, particularly for modern game and compute workloads.

The memory subsystems differ significantly. The RX 6800M has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The FirePro D700 has 6 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 263.0 GB/s. The RX 6800M has half the bus width but more than 45% higher bandwidth, thanks to faster memory clocks. The RX 6800M's memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective), while the FirePro D700's runs at 1370 MHz (5.5 Gbps effective).

Compute resources also favor the RX 6800M. It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The FirePro D700 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RX 6800M's pixel rate is 153.0 GPixel/s versus 27.20 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 382.4 GTexel/s versus 108.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 12.24 TFLOPS versus 3.482 TFLOPS. The RX 6800M also supports FP16 at 24.47 TFLOPS (2:1), while the FirePro D700 has no FP16 data in the database.

Power and physical characteristics differ as well. The RX 6800M is a 145 W IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors, designed for mobile deployment. The FirePro D700 is a 274 W dual-slot card, 279 mm (11 inches) long, with a suggested PSU of 600 W and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface. The RX 6800M uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The FirePro D700's display outputs are fixed at 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI, while the RX 6800M's outputs are portable device dependent.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M is the superior GPU in every recorded benchmark. It wins both head-to-head tests by margins of 269.5% and 238.8%. Its average benchmark score is 11.7% higher than the FirePro D700's, and its percentile ranking is 3 points higher. If the task is compute performance, the RX 6800M is the clear pick.

The FirePro D700's only reason for selection is its physical design. It is a dual-slot, 279 mm card with 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI outputs. That makes it suitable for multi-monitor professional workstations where the GPU sits in a desktop chassis. The RX 6800M, as an IGP, is portable device dependent and cannot drive a fixed array of displays without external hardware. If the workload requires multiple simultaneous display outputs from a single card, the FirePro D700 has the advantage in connectivity.

But for raw compute, whether OpenCL or Vulkan, the RX 6800M is the only rational choice. Its 12.24 TFLOPS FP32 performance, 40 ray tracing cores, and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth dwarf the FirePro D700's 3.482 TFLOPS and 263.0 GB/s. The RX 6800M is also far more efficient: 145 W versus 274 W TDP. The FirePro D700 was released in 2014 and is end-of-life, as is the RX 6800M, but the RX 6800M is seven years newer and built on a far more advanced process.

Who should pick which: if you need a mobile or compact solution with modern API support and leading compute scores, choose the RX 6800M. If you need a legacy desktop card with a specific multi-display output configuration and are willing to accept a 3.5x compute deficit, the FirePro D700 remains functional. The benchmark data does not support any other conclusion.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800M has an average benchmark score of 28,874, while the AMD FirePro D700 has 25,842. The RX 6800M leads by 3,032 points.

Q: How large is the performance gap in OpenCL?

A: The RX 6800M scores 87,621 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the FirePro D700 scores 23,716. The RX 6800M is 269.5% ahead.

Q: Does the FirePro D700 support ray tracing?

A: No. The FirePro D700 has no ray tracing cores listed in the database. The RX 6800M has 40 ray tracing cores.

Q: What memory configurations do these GPUs use?

A: The RX 6800M has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The FirePro D700 has 6 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus with 263.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU is more power-efficient?

A: The RX 6800M has a TDP of 145 W, while the FirePro D700 has a TDP of 274 W. The RX 6800M delivers roughly 3.5x the FP32 throughput at nearly half the power draw.

Q: What are the display output options for each?

A: The FirePro D700 has 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI. The RX 6800M's display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning they vary by the host device.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these GPUs: Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. The RX 6800M wins both.

In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 6800M scores 87,621 against the FirePro D700's 23,716. That is a delta of 269.5% in favor of the RX 6800M. To put that in context, the RX 6800M's OpenCL score is more than 3.7 times the FirePro D700's. This is the larger of the two margins.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the RX 6800M scores 94,766 against the FirePro D700's 27,968. The delta is 238.8%. The RX 6800M's Vulkan score is more than 3.4 times the FirePro D700's. The RX 6800M also scores higher in Vulkan than in OpenCL, while the FirePro D700 scores higher in Vulkan than in OpenCL as well, but the relative gap remains similar.

These results align with the architectural differences. The RX 6800M's RDNA 2.0 architecture, 7 nm process, and 12.24 TFLOPS FP32 throughput give it a massive compute advantage. The FirePro D700's GCN 1.0 architecture and 28 nm process cap its FP32 at 3.482 TFLOPS. The RX 6800M also has double the ROP count (64 versus 32) and higher memory bandwidth (384.0 GB/s versus 263.0 GB/s), which helps in memory-bound compute tasks.

The nearest rivals in the database reinforce the gap. The RX 6800M's closest competitors by average score are the AMD Radeon RX 570 (28,766, delta 0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28,996, delta -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28,580, delta 1%). The FirePro D700's closest rivals are the AMD FirePro W7100 (25,856, delta -0.1%), the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25,891, delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25,740, delta 0.4%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 (25,726, delta 0.5%). The RX 6800M sits roughly 3,000 points above the FirePro D700's entire rival cluster.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every recorded specification field. The table below highlights only the fields where the two differ.

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6800M | AMD FirePro D700 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 6000M) | FirePro Data Center (Dx00) |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 17,200 million | 4,313 million |

| Die Size | 335 mm² | 352 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 51.3M / mm² | 12.3M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 12 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Bus Width | 192 bit | 384 bit |

| Bandwidth | 384.0 GB/s | 263.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 160 | 128 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 153.0 GPixel/s | 27.20 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 382.4 GTexel/s | 108.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 12.24 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 24.47 TFLOPS (2:1) | None listed |

| TDP | 145 W | 274 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | Not listed |

| Suggested PSU | None listed | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.2, 1x SDI |

| DirectX Support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_1) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | 1.2.170 |

| Release Date | 2021-05-30 | 2014-01-17 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | FirePro Terascale |

| Successor | None listed | Radeon Instinct |

| Length | Not listed | 279 mm (11 inches) |

| Average Benchmark Score | 28,874 | 25,842 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 74 | 71 |

The RX 6800M is newer, denser, faster, and more efficient. The FirePro D700 retains only the bus width advantage (384-bit versus 192-bit) and a fixed multi-display output set. Every other difference favors the RX 6800M.