AMD FirePro W8000 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile and the AMD FirePro W8000 represent two extremes of GPU design, separated by over a decade of architectural evolution. The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap, with the modern NVIDIA mobile part leading in every measurable benchmark category. This analysis focuses strictly on the empirical results from the database, comparing the two directly and against their respective nearest rivals.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains two direct comparison points, both of which result in overwhelming victories for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the NVIDIA part scores 143,870 against the AMD FirePro W8000’s 24,440. This translates to a delta of 488.7%, meaning the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is nearly five times faster in this compute-heavy workload. The margin is so large that it effectively places the two products in different performance tiers entirely.

The second direct comparison, the Geekbench Vulkan test, shows a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile achieves 139,213 points, while the AMD FirePro W8000 manages 33,981 points. The resulting delta is 309.7%, indicating a fourfold advantage for the newer architecture in graphics API workloads. The Vulkan score for the NVIDIA part is only slightly lower than its OpenCL result, suggesting consistent performance across different API environments. The AMD part, by contrast, scores higher in Vulkan than in OpenCL, but the absolute numbers remain far below the NVIDIA competitor.

Beyond the direct comparisons, the average benchmark scores from the database reinforce this hierarchy. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile holds an average benchmark score of 35,435, placing it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (average score 35,520, a delta of -0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (35,860, -1.2%), and the NVIDIA T1000 (36,289, -2.4%). The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile sits within a tight cluster of these professional-grade cards, trailing the T1000 by a narrow 2.4% margin but leading the NVIDIA A2 by 2.1%.

The AMD FirePro W8000, in contrast, has an average benchmark score of 29,211, placing it in the 75th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH (29,197, delta 0%), the Intel Arc A370M (29,175, 0.1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28,996, 0.7%). The W8000 is statistically indistinguishable from these peers, with deltas under one percent. The performance gap between the two reviewed products is stark: the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile’s average score is roughly 21% higher than the FirePro W8000’s, a difference that far exceeds any variance within their respective rival groups.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile wins every benchmark category where both products have recorded data. In the direct head-to-head tests, it dominates both OpenCL and Vulkan. The database also includes additional benchmark scores for the NVIDIA part that have no equivalent for the AMD FirePro W8000, further demonstrating its broader capability. These include a Passmark G3D score of 24,004, a Passmark GPU Compute score of 10,101, and a Passmark G2D score of 981. The NVIDIA part also shows strong DirectX performance in Passmark tests, with scores of 259 (DirectX 9), 237 (DirectX 11), and 151 (DirectX 10). Notably, the DirectX 12 score drops to 102, which is lower than the DirectX 11 result, but this remains a recorded data point without a direct competitor comparison.

The AMD FirePro W8000 has no wins in the database. Its only recorded benchmarks are the two Geekbench tests, both of which it loses by substantial margins. The absence of any DirectX or Passmark scores for the W8000 means there is no category where it can claim superiority. The data suggests that the FirePro W8000’s strengths, if any, lie outside the benchmarks recorded in this database. Qualitatively, the W8000 does support a broader set of display outputs (4x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI) which is a workstation-specific feature, but this is not a performance metric.

For use-case segmentation, the NVIDIA part is clearly suited for any modern workload involving compute, graphics, or gaming. Its high OpenCL and Vulkan scores indicate strong performance in general-purpose GPU computing and contemporary graphics APIs. The AMD FirePro W8000, with its lower scores and older GCN architecture, is only relevant for legacy workstation tasks that rely on its specific display capabilities or older software optimizations. In every recorded performance metric, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the definitive winner.

Architecture Differences

The architectural chasm between these two GPUs explains the benchmark results. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses the GB205 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 118.3 million per square millimeter. This is a modern, high-density design optimized for efficiency and parallel throughput.

The AMD FirePro W8000 uses the Tahiti chip based on GCN 1.0 architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process, also at TSMC. It contains 4,313 million transistors on a larger 352 mm² die, resulting in a much lower transistor density of 12.3 million per square millimeter. The older process node and less sophisticated architecture mean the W8000 is both physically larger and significantly less efficient in terms of transistor packing.

The core configurations differ dramatically. The NVIDIA part has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It also includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, features that are completely absent from the AMD FirePro W8000. The AMD part has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The shading unit count alone shows a 3.3x advantage for NVIDIA, which directly correlates with its higher FP32 throughput: 17.04 TFLOPS versus 3.226 TFLOPS for the AMD card.

Memory subsystems are equally divergent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, achieving a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The AMD FirePro W8000 uses 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 176.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA part has nearly four times the bandwidth, which is critical for compute workloads and high-resolution textures. The memory clock is also faster: 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) versus 1375 MHz (5.5 Gbps effective) for the AMD part.

Power and physical design differ as well. The NVIDIA part has a TDP of 60 W, is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors, and is portable-device dependent for display outputs. The AMD FirePro W8000 has a TDP of 225 W, is a dual-slot card requiring two 6-pin power connectors, and has a suggested PSU of 550 W. The NVIDIA part is clearly designed for mobile platforms, while the AMD part is a desktop workstation card. The bus interface also reflects this: PCIe 5.0 x16 for NVIDIA versus PCIe 3.0 x16 for AMD.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a single, unambiguous conclusion: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the superior product in every benchmark category measured. Its 488.7% lead in OpenCL and 309.7% lead in Vulkan are not incremental improvements but generational leaps. The 21% advantage in average benchmark score further confirms that the NVIDIA part operates in a higher performance tier, sitting alongside professional cards like the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 and NVIDIA T1000, while the AMD FirePro W8000 aligns with mid-range parts like the AMD Radeon RX 470 and Intel Arc A370M.

Users should choose the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile if they require any modern compute or graphics performance. Its 80th percentile ranking, high FP32 throughput of 17.04 TFLOPS, and 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth make it suitable for demanding applications like AI inference, ray tracing, and high-refresh-rate gaming. The presence of tensor cores and ray tracing cores further broadens its utility for contemporary workloads. The low 60 W TDP is an added benefit for mobile platforms.

The AMD FirePro W8000 is appropriate only for legacy workstation environments where its specific features, such as the 4x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x SDI outputs, are required. Its 75th percentile ranking and 3.226 TFLOPS FP32 performance are outdated by modern standards. The 4 GB GDDR5 memory is insufficient for current large datasets. For any user with a choice between the two, the data unambiguously favors the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile in OpenCL compared to the AMD FirePro W8000?

A: The NVIDIA part scores 143,870 versus 24,440 for the AMD part, resulting in a 488.7% higher score.

Q: Does the AMD FirePro W8000 win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The database records two head-to-head benchmarks, both won by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. The AMD part has zero wins.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the AMD FirePro W8000 has 176.0 GB/s.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The NVIDIA part averages 35,435 points, placing it in the 80th percentile. The AMD part averages 29,211 points, placing it in the 75th percentile.

Q: What are the key architectural differences in terms of ray tracing and tensor cores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, while the AMD FirePro W8000 has no such hardware.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile achieves 17.04 TFLOPS, whereas the AMD FirePro W8000 achieves 3.226 TFLOPS.