AMD FirePro W7100 vs AMD Radeon RX 6700S Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records two head-to-head comparisons between the AMD FirePro W7100 and the AMD Radeon RX 6700S, and the results are decisively one-sided. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the RX 6700S scores 70,965 against the FirePro W7100's 24,182. The delta percentage of -65.9% indicates that the FirePro trails the RX 6700S by roughly two-thirds, meaning the RX 6700S delivers nearly three times the compute throughput in this workload. This is not a marginal gap; it is a generational chasm in raw number-crunching capability.

The Geekbench Vulkan test tells a similar story. The RX 6700S posts 76,150, while the FirePro W7100 manages 27,529, a delta of -63.8%. Again, the RX 6700S more than doubles the FirePro's score. Vulkan is a low-level API that exposes modern GPU hardware directly, and the data indicates the RX 6700S's architecture extracts far more performance per clock from that access. The FirePro W7100, despite its workstation pedigree, cannot keep pace in these synthetic compute and graphics API workloads.

Looking at the broader benchmark averages, the gap narrows but does not reverse. The FirePro W7100 has an average benchmark score of 25,856 across its recorded tests, placing it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs in the database. The RX 6700S averages 22,154, which lands at the 67th percentile. This reversal is curious: the RX 6700S wins both head-to-head tests by huge margins, yet its average score is lower because it includes several PassMark tests where it records notably low numbers, such as 87 in DirectX 10 and 58 in DirectX 12. The FirePro W7100, with only two benchmark entries, benefits from a narrower dataset. The head-to-head results, however, are unambiguous: in the two tests where both cards appear, the RX 6700S wins both, and the database records 0 wins for the FirePro W7100.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two GPUs is stark and explains the benchmark outcomes. The FirePro W7100 uses the Tonga chip built on GCN 3.0, a 28 nm design from TSMC with 5,000 million transistors on a 366 mm² die. The RX 6700S uses the Navi 23 chip on RDNA 2.0, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process, packing 11,060 million transistors into a smaller 237 mm² die. The transistor density tells the story: the FirePro has 13.7 million transistors per square millimeter, while the RX 6700S reaches 46.7 million per square millimeter. That density advantage translates directly into higher clock speeds and efficiency.

The RX 6700S runs a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 1890 MHz, and a boost clock of 2000 MHz. The FirePro W7100 has no recorded base or boost clocks in the database, but its memory clock is 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective) compared to the RX 6700S's 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The RX 6700S also features 28 ray tracing cores, which the FirePro lacks entirely, and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) versus the FirePro's DirectX 12 (12_0). The Vulkan API version also differs: 1.4 for the RX 6700S versus 1.2.170 for the FirePro.

Shading units and texture mapping units are identical at 1792 and 112 respectively, but the ROP count doubles from 32 on the FirePro to 64 on the RX 6700S. This drives a massive difference in pixel rate: 29.44 GPixel/s for the FirePro versus 128.0 GPixel/s for the RX 6700S. Texture rate jumps from 103.0 GTexel/s to 224.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance more than doubles from 3.297 TFLOPS to 7.168 TFLOPS, and FP16 goes from 3.297 TFLOPS (1:1) to 14.34 TFLOPS (2:1), a fourfold increase. The RX 6700S also draws significantly less power: 80 W versus 150 W for the FirePro, which is remarkable given the performance advantage.

The Verdict

The data is clear: the AMD Radeon RX 6700S is the superior GPU in every recorded head-to-head benchmark. It wins both Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests by margins exceeding 60%, and it does so while consuming nearly half the power of the FirePro W7100. The RX 6700S also brings modern features like ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support that the FirePro cannot offer. For any workload that relies on compute throughput, graphics API performance, or power efficiency, the RX 6700S is the obvious choice.

The FirePro W7100, however, is not without merit. Its average benchmark score is higher in the database overall, and it sits at the 71st percentile versus the RX 6700S's 67th. This is largely due to the FirePro's narrower benchmark profile, but it also reflects that the FirePro was designed for workstation tasks where stability and specific API support mattered more than raw speed. The FirePro also offers 4x DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, making it a fit for multi-monitor professional setups, whereas the RX 6700S's display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," reflecting its mobile laptop orientation.

For a desktop workstation with multiple displays and legacy OpenCL workloads, the FirePro W7100 remains a functional option. For nearly everything else, the RX 6700S's benchmark results speak for themselves: it is faster, more efficient, and more feature-rich.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD FirePro W7100 | AMD Radeon RX 6700S |

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

| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 2.0 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |

| Transistors | 5,000 million | 11,060 million |

| Die Size | 366 mm² | 237 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 13.7M / mm² | 46.7M / mm² |

| Base Clock | Not recorded | 1700 MHz |

| Boost Clock | Not recorded | 2000 MHz |

| Game Clock | Not recorded | 1890 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1250 MHz, 5 Gbps effective | 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 224.0 GB/s |

| ROPs | 32 | 64 |

| RT Cores | None | 28 |

| Pixel Rate | 29.44 GPixel/s | 128.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 103.0 GTexel/s | 224.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 3.297 TFLOPS | 7.168 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.297 TFLOPS (1:1) | 14.34 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 150 W | 80 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

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

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

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

| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Vulkan | 1.2.170 | 1.4 |

| Release Date | 2014-08-11 | 2022-01-03 |

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700S, with 7.168 TFLOPS compared to the FirePro W7100's 3.297 TFLOPS.

Q: Do both cards have the same number of shading units?

A: Yes, both have 1792 shading units, but the RX 6700S doubles the ROP count from 32 to 64.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The FirePro W7100 draws 150 W, while the RX 6700S draws only 80 W, a 70 W reduction.

Q: Which GPU supports ray tracing?

A: Only the AMD Radeon RX 6700S, which includes 28 ray tracing cores; the FirePro W7100 has none.

Q: How do the memory systems compare?

A: The FirePro has 8 GB GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with 160.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RX 6700S has 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the head-to-head benchmark results?

A: The RX 6700S wins both Geekbench OpenCL (70,965 vs 24,182) and Geekbench Vulkan (76,150 vs 27,529), with deltas of -65.9% and -63.8% respectively.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 6700S wins in compute-heavy workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 70,965 is nearly triple the FirePro's 24,182, and its Vulkan score of 76,150 dwarfs the FirePro's 27,529. This makes it the clear pick for modern gaming, ray tracing, and any application that leverages DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan 1.4 features. Its 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, despite a narrower 128-bit bus, outperforms the FirePro's 160.0 GB/s, and its 128.0 GPixel/s pixel rate is over four times higher. The RX 6700S also wins on power efficiency, consuming 80 W versus 150 W while delivering more performance.

The AMD FirePro W7100 wins in the context of its original workstation role. Its 4x DisplayPort 1.2 outputs allow direct connection to multiple professional monitors, whereas the RX 6700S is limited to "Portable Device Dependent" outputs. The FirePro's higher average benchmark score of 25,856 and 71st percentile ranking versus the RX 6700S's 22,154 and 67th percentile suggest that in certain legacy or specialized OpenCL workloads, it can still hold its own. Its PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, while older, offers full bandwidth for its era, and its single-slot design with a 6-pin connector makes it a straightforward drop into older desktop systems. For users running established professional software that predates RDNA 2.0 optimizations, the FirePro remains a viable, if slower, choice. The database records 2 wins for the RX 6700S and 0 for the FirePro in direct comparisons, so the performance crown belongs firmly to the newer card.