AMD Radeon 740M vs AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Radeon 740M and the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D is complicated by the fact that the database contains no direct head-to-head test results for these two specific models. The 740M has recorded scores in two tests: Geekbench OpenCL at 10,172 and Geekbench Vulkan at 15,568. These produce an average benchmark score of 12,870. The AI PRO 9600D, on the other hand, has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, resulting in an average score of zero and an empty nearest rivals list.

The absence of direct measurements for the AI PRO 9600D means that a numeric score comparison cannot be constructed from the recorded data. What can be stated is the percentile positioning of each part. The 740M sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, which places it slightly above the median performer. The AI PRO 9600D sits at the 50th percentile, which is exactly the median. These two percentile values are close, but the underlying hardware specifications differ dramatically, as detailed in later sections.

For the 740M, the nearest rivals in the database provide context for its average score. The AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12,847, which is 0.2% higher than the 740M's 12,870. The AMD Radeon Pro 455 scores 12,831, 0.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 also scores 12,830, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 580 scores 12,928, which is 0.4% higher than the 740M. These margins are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 740M's compute performance, as measured by the average benchmark score, is essentially on par with these older discrete graphics cards despite being an integrated processor graphics solution.

The AI PRO 9600D has no rival data to interpret. Its percentile of 50 is derived from the broader distribution of all GPUs, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot assign it a quantitative performance tier relative to other cards. The hardware specifications, however, suggest a much higher compute ceiling: the AI PRO 9600D has 3,072 shading units compared to 256 on the 740M, and its FP32 throughput is 24.82 TFLOPS versus 2.867 TFLOPS. These figures are not benchmark scores, but they indicate that the AI PRO 9600D is designed for a substantially heavier compute load.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Radeon 740M?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M has an average benchmark score of 12,870, based on its Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 15,568.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AI PRO 9600D, giving it an average benchmark score of 0 and an empty nearest rivals list.

Q: How does the 740M compare to the AMD Radeon RX 580 in average score?

A: The Radeon RX 580 has an average score of 12,928, which is 0.4% higher than the 740M's 12,870. This is a marginal difference.

Q: What is the transistor count difference between the two GPUs?

A: The 740M uses 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the AI PRO 9600D uses 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. The transistor density is similar: 152.6M per mm² for the 740M and 151.0M per mm² for the AI PRO 9600D.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The 740M uses system shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth. The AI PRO 9600D has 32 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The 740M has a boost clock of 2800 MHz, which is higher than the AI PRO 9600D's boost clock of 2020 MHz. However, the AI PRO 9600D has a higher base clock at 1080 MHz compared to 800 MHz on the 740M.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs belong to different architectural generations. The AMD Radeon 740M is built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, specifically using the Phoenix2 chip. It is part of the Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation, which represents the third generation of Navi integrated graphics. The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D uses RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, and it is classified under the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) generation. This makes the AI PRO 9600D a newer architecture by one full revision.

Both chips are fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die sizes differ substantially: the Phoenix2 chip in the 740M measures 137 mm², while the Navi 48 chip in the AI PRO 9600D measures 357 mm². The transistor counts reflect this difference, with the 740M carrying 20,900 million transistors and the AI PRO 9600D carrying 53,900 million. Transistor density is nearly identical, at 152.6M per mm² for the 740M and 151.0M per mm² for the AI PRO 9600D, indicating that the process node is being used at similar efficiency in both chips.

The compute units differ in scale. The 740M has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output pipelines. The AI PRO 9600D has 3,072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. This is a 12x increase in shading units, a 12x increase in TMUs, and a 12x increase in ROPs. The ray tracing cores also scale from 4 on the 740M to 48 on the AI PRO 9600D, a 12x increase. Neither GPU has tensor cores listed in the database.

The pixel and texture rates reflect the hardware differences. The 740M outputs 22.40 GPixel/s and 44.80 GTexel/s. The AI PRO 9600D outputs 193.9 GPixel/s and 387.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 2.867 TFLOPS for the 740M and 24.82 TFLOPS for the AI PRO 9600D. Both GPUs have FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, meaning the AI PRO 9600D also reaches 24.82 TFLOPS in FP16.

The API support is identical across both products. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Specification Differences

The power envelopes are markedly different. The 740M has a TDP of 45 W and uses no power connectors, consistent with its integrated design. The AI PRO 9600D has a TDP of 150 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector. The suggested PSU for the AI PRO 9600D is 450 W.

The form factors differ. The 740M is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a slot width listed as IGP, meaning it occupies no expansion slot. The AI PRO 9600D is a single-slot card with physical dimensions of 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 19 mm in width. The bus interface also differs: the 740M uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the AI PRO 9600D uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Display outputs are not fixed for the 740M, listed as motherboard dependent. The AI PRO 9600D provides a single DisplayPort 2.1a output.

Clock speeds show an interesting inversion. The 740M has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The AI PRO 9600D has a base clock of 1080 MHz, a game clock of 1080 MHz, and a boost clock of 2020 MHz. The 740M's boost clock is substantially higher, but the AI PRO 9600D's larger scale compensates in raw throughput.

Memory specifications are fundamentally different. The 740M uses system shared memory with a type listed as system shared and a bus width that is also system shared. Its bandwidth is system dependent. The AI PRO 9600D has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. The memory clock for the AI PRO 9600D is 2250 MHz, listed as 18 Gbps effective.

Release dates are separated by nearly two years. The 740M was released on January 30, 2024. The AI PRO 9600D was released on December 10, 2025. The production status for both is listed as active.

The predecessor and successor fields differ. The 740M lists its predecessor as Navi II IGP and its successor as Navi III IGP. The AI PRO 9600D lists its predecessor as Radeon Pro Vega and has no successor listed.

Neither GPU has a launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 740M wins in the integrated graphics segment. Its 45 W TDP, IGP form factor, and lack of power connectors make it suitable for systems where a discrete card is not possible or desirable. The recorded benchmark data shows it performing at a level comparable to several older discrete GPUs: within 0.4% of the Radeon RX 580, within 0.3% of the GeForce GTX 590 and Radeon Pro 455, and within 0.2% of the FirePro W5100. This indicates that the 740M delivers a usable level of compute performance for its class. Its boost clock of 2800 MHz is the highest clock speed recorded for either GPU, which contributes to its competitive showing despite having only 256 shading units.

The 740M also wins on architectural efficiency in terms of clock scaling. Its base clock of 800 MHz and boost clock of 2800 MHz represent a 3.5x frequency range, whereas the AI PRO 9600D moves from 1080 MHz to 2020 MHz, a 1.87x range. This suggests the 740M has more headroom for frequency scaling under thermal and power constraints, typical of a smaller, lower-power chip.

The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D wins decisively in raw compute throughput. Its 24.82 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is 8.66x higher than the 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS. The texture rate of 387.8 GTexel/s is 8.66x higher than 44.80 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate of 193.9 GPixel/s is 8.66x higher than 22.40 GPixel/s. These ratios are consistent across all compute metrics, reflecting the 12x increase in shading units, TMUs, and ROPs, partially offset by the lower boost clock on the larger chip.

The AI PRO 9600D wins on memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 740M relies on system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, which cannot match a dedicated GDDR6 implementation. For workloads that are memory-bound, the AI PRO 9600D has a structural advantage.

The AI PRO 9600D wins on ray tracing resources. It has 48 ray tracing cores versus 4 on the 740M. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate, so ray-traced workloads will scale with the available core count. The 740M can execute ray tracing workloads, but the AI PRO 9600D has 12x the dedicated hardware.

The AI PRO 9600D also wins on connectivity. It uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which provides more bandwidth to the host system than the 740M's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. It also has a fixed display output in DisplayPort 2.1a, while the 740M's display outputs are motherboard dependent.

The 740M wins on clock speed. Its boost clock of 2800 MHz is higher than the AI PRO 9600D's 2020 MHz. In single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads where frequency dominates, the 740M's higher clock could provide a relative advantage, though its far smaller compute footprint limits the absolute performance.

The 740M wins on power consumption. At 45 W TDP, it consumes 105 W less than the AI PRO 9600D's 150 W TDP. This makes the 740M suitable for systems with limited cooling or power delivery, while the AI PRO 9600D requires a 450 W suggested PSU and a 16-pin power connector.

The AI PRO 9600D wins on physical form factor flexibility in a workstation context. It is a single-slot card at 241 mm length, which fits in standard workstation chassis, and its 32 GB memory capacity suits large datasets. The 740M, being an IGP, has no physical card at all.

In summary, the 740M is the choice for integrated, low-power systems where its benchmark scores place it in the middle of the GPU distribution. The AI PRO 9600D is the choice for compute-heavy workloads that can use its 12x shading unit count, 12x ray tracing cores, dedicated 32 GB GDDR6 memory, and PCIe 5.0 interface. The database does not yet contain benchmark scores for the AI PRO 9600D, so its performance advantage is inferred from specifications rather than measured results.