AMD FirePro W7000 vs AMD Radeon Pro 560 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between these two AMD professional GPUs. The AMD FirePro W7000 wins both head-to-head tests recorded in the database, taking the OpenCL and Vulkan categories outright. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 does not record a single win in the shared benchmark suite, but it does hold one exclusive advantage: it is the only card of the pair with a Metal benchmark score, reaching 20918 points. That exclusive result does not count as a head-to-head win, since the FirePro W7000 has no Metal score in the database, but it does give the Radeon Pro 560 a unique capability for Apple-focused workloads.

The FirePro W7000's strongest showing comes in Vulkan, where it posts 22001 points against the Radeon Pro 560's 16232 points. That is a 35.5% margin, the largest gap in any shared test. The OpenCL result is closer but still decisive: 17808 versus 15504, a 14.9% advantage. If the use case involves cross-platform compute or modern graphics APIs, the FirePro W7000 is the clear choice based on recorded measurements.

The Radeon Pro 560, by contrast, positions itself as the more efficient and portable option. Its 75 W TDP and integrated graphics package (IGP) form factor mean it targets mobile workstations, not desktop towers. The FirePro W7000 requires a 150 W TDP, a single-slot cooler, and a 6-pin power connector. The data does not show any performance test where the Radeon Pro 560 overtakes the FirePro W7000, so its appeal rests entirely on power draw, size, and the Metal benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different generations of AMD's Graphics Core Next architecture. The FirePro W7000 uses GCN 1.0 with the Pitcairn chip, built on TSMC's 28 nm process. The Radeon Pro 560 uses GCN 4.0 with the Polaris 21 chip, built on GlobalFoundries' 14 nm process. That process jump is significant: the newer chip packs 3,000 million transistors into a 123 mm² die, while the older chip fits 2,800 million transistors into 212 mm². Transistor density tells the story: 24.4M per mm² for the Radeon Pro 560 versus 13.2M per mm² for the FirePro W7000. The newer node allows roughly double the density, which explains how the Radeon Pro 560 achieves comparable compute with far fewer resources.

The FirePro W7000 counters with a wider memory interface. It uses a 256-bit bus with 4 GB of GDDR5 at 1200 MHz, yielding 153.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon Pro 560 uses a 128-bit bus with 4 GB of GDDR5 at 1270 MHz, yielding 81.28 GB/s. That is nearly half the bandwidth, a direct consequence of the narrower bus. In memory-heavy workloads, the FirePro W7000 has a structural advantage that benchmarks reflect.

Compute resource counts also differ. The FirePro W7000 has 1280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. The Radeon Pro 560 has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The FirePro W7000 leads in every category, and the ROP gap is particularly wide: double the rasterization hardware. Pixel rate confirms this: 30.40 GPixel/s for the FirePro W7000 versus 14.51 GPixel/s for the Radeon Pro 560. Texture rate is 76.00 GTexel/s versus 58.05 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance follows the same pattern: 2.432 TFLOPS for the FirePro W7000 versus 1.858 TFLOPS for the Radeon Pro 560.

The Radeon Pro 560 does have one architectural feature the FirePro W7000 lacks: FP16 support at 1:1 ratio. The FirePro W7000 has no FP16 rating in the database. That could matter for workloads that use half-precision math, though no benchmark in the shared suite tests it directly. The Radeon Pro 560 also supports newer API versions: DirectX 12 (12_0) versus 12 (11_1), and Vulkan 1.3 versus 1.2.170. Both cards support OpenGL 4.6.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct comparisons, and the FirePro W7000 wins both. In Geekbench OpenCL, the FirePro W7000 scores 17808 against the Radeon Pro 560's 15504. The delta is 14.9%. That margin is substantial but not overwhelming; it reflects the FirePro W7000's higher shading unit count and memory bandwidth, though the Radeon Pro 560's newer architecture narrows the gap.

The Geekbench Vulkan test tells a different story. The FirePro W7000 scores 22001, while the Radeon Pro 560 manages 16232. The delta jumps to 35.5%. That is a commanding lead, more than a third faster in this API. The FirePro W7000's older GCN 1.0 architecture apparently handles Vulkan particularly well, or the Radeon Pro 560's narrower memory bus and fewer ROPs become a bottleneck under this workload. Either way, the recorded data shows a decisive advantage for the FirePro W7000.

Context from the nearest rivals helps interpret these scores. The FirePro W7000's average benchmark score is 19905, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K40m at 19885 (0.1% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT at 19765 (0.7% behind), the AMD FirePro D300 at 19637 (1.4% behind), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 at 19602 (1.5% behind). The FirePro W7000 sits at the top of this cluster, but only marginally. It is not a runaway leader against these peers; the margins are all under 2%.

The Radeon Pro 560's average benchmark score is 17551, placing it in the 61st percentile. Its nearest rivals are a mixed group: the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.2% behind), the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 (0.5% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 17639 (0.5% ahead). The Radeon Pro 560 sits essentially in the middle of this pack, with deltas under 1% in both directions. Against its own peers, it is competitive but not dominant.

The overall average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy: 19905 for the FirePro W7000 versus 17551 for the Radeon Pro 560. That is a 13.4% gap, consistent with the OpenCL result and smaller than the Vulkan gap. The FirePro W7000's percentile ranking is also higher at 65 versus 61, meaning it outperforms a larger fraction of the GPU universe.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict: the AMD FirePro W7000 is the faster card in every shared benchmark. It wins OpenCL by 14.9% and Vulkan by 35.5%, and its average benchmark score is 13.4% higher. If raw performance is the only criterion, the FirePro W7000 is the unambiguous choice. Its higher pixel rate, texture rate, and floating-point throughput all align with this outcome.

The AMD Radeon Pro 560, however, targets a different use case. Its 75 W TDP is half the FirePro W7000's 150 W, and its IGP form factor with no power connectors means it fits in mobile systems. The FirePro W7000 requires a 242 mm card with a 6-pin connector and a 450 W suggested PSU. For a desktop workstation with power and space to spare, the FirePro W7000 makes sense. For a laptop or compact system, the Radeon Pro 560 is the only viable option of the two.

The Radeon Pro 560 also has the only Metal benchmark score in the database, 20918, which suggests Apple ecosystem compatibility. The FirePro W7000 has no Metal score recorded, so users in that environment cannot rely on comparable data. The Radeon Pro 560's newer architecture also brings FP16 support and newer API versions, including Vulkan 1.3 and DirectX 12 (12_0), which could matter for software compatibility even if raw scores favor the older card.

The verdict depends on priorities. Performance-first buyers should select the FirePro W7000, which wins both head-to-head tests and ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution. Portability and efficiency-first buyers should select the Radeon Pro 560, which consumes half the power, requires no external power connector, and fits in an integrated graphics package. The FirePro W7000 was released in 2012 with a launch MSRP of 899 USD, while the Radeon Pro 560 arrived in 2017 with no recorded launch MSRP. Both are now end-of-life, so availability and driver support may factor into real-world decisions.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD FirePro W7000 averages 19905 points, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560 averages 17551 points. That is a 13.4% gap in favor of the FirePro W7000.

Q: How large is the Vulkan performance difference?

A: The FirePro W7000 scores 22001 in Geekbench Vulkan, versus 16232 for the Radeon Pro 560. The FirePro W7000 leads by 35.5%.

Q: Does the Radeon Pro 560 win any shared benchmark?

A: No. The database records two head-to-head tests, OpenCL and Vulkan, and the FirePro W7000 wins both. The Radeon Pro 560 does have a Metal score of 20918, but the FirePro W7000 has no Metal score for comparison.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The FirePro W7000 has 153.6 GB/s of bandwidth from a 256-bit bus, while the Radeon Pro 560 has 81.28 GB/s from a 128-bit bus. The FirePro W7000's bandwidth is nearly double.

Q: Which card supports newer API versions?

A: The Radeon Pro 560 supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3, while the FirePro W7000 supports DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.170. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The FirePro W7000 has a TDP of 150 W and requires a 6-pin power connector. The Radeon Pro 560 has a TDP of 75 W and uses no power connectors, as it is an integrated graphics package.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD FirePro W7000 | AMD Radeon Pro 560 |

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

| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 2,800 million | 3,000 million |

| Die Size | 212 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 13.2M / mm² | 24.4M / mm² |

| Memory Clock | 1200 MHz (4.8 Gbps effective) | 1270 MHz (5.1 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 153.6 GB/s | 81.28 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1280 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 80 | 64 |

| ROPs | 32 | 16 |

| Pixel Rate | 30.40 GPixel/s | 14.51 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 76.00 GTexel/s | 58.05 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 2.432 TFLOPS | 1.858 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | Not listed | 1.858 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 150 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | Not listed |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 4x DisplayPort 1.2 | Portable Device Dependent |

| Dimensions | 242 mm (9.5 inches) long, 111 mm (4.4 inches) high | Not listed |

| DirectX Support | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.2.170 | 1.3 |

| Release Date | 2012-06-12 | 2017-04-17 |

| Launch MSRP | 899 USD | Not listed |