AMD Radeon 740M vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Radeon 740M?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation and was released on January 30, 2024.

Q: What is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is a discrete server graphics card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation and was released on March 16, 2026.

Q: How does the benchmark score of the Radeon 740M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon 740M has an average benchmark score of 12,870. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro W5100 (12,847), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (12,831), and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 (12,830). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12,928) by 0.4%.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server?

A: The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 800.3 GB/s. Its memory clock is 1563 MHz, which translates to 25 Gbps effective.

Q: Does the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

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

A: The AMD Radeon 740M contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 740M and NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server represent fundamentally different GPU classes. The Radeon 740M is an integrated processor built on RDNA 3.0, while the RTX PRO 4500 is a discrete server card built on Blackwell 2.0. Both use TSMC as the foundry, but the process nodes differ: the Radeon 740M uses a 4 nm process, whereas the RTX PRO 4500 uses a 5 nm process. The smaller process node allows the Radeon 740M to achieve a higher transistor density of 152.6M per mm², compared to 120.6M per mm² for the RTX PRO 4500.

The RTX PRO 4500 has a significantly larger die at 378 mm² versus 137 mm² for the Radeon 740M, and it packs more than twice the transistor count: 45,600 million versus 20,900 million. The Radeon 740M is a Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation part, while the RTX PRO 4500 belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation. The predecessor and successor designations also differ: the Radeon 740M follows Navi II IGP and leads to Navi III IGP, whereas the RTX PRO 4500 follows Server Hopper and leads to Server Rubin.

The RTX PRO 4500 includes dedicated tensor cores, with 328 tensor cores present. The Radeon 740M has no tensor cores listed. Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API support is identical.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Radeon 740M and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, indicating no direct comparison data exists. The RTX PRO 4500 has no benchmark scores recorded at all, making a direct performance comparison impossible from the available data.

For the Radeon 740M, the recorded data shows a Geekbench OpenCL score of 10,172 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 15,568. Its average benchmark score is 12,870, which places it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. The RTX PRO 4500 sits at the 50th percentile but with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of measured results.

The nearest rivals for the Radeon 740M provide context for its performance level. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD FirePro W5100 (12,847), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (12,831), and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 (12,830). It is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12,928). These are all close margins, indicating the Radeon 740M performs in a tight cluster around the 12,800 to 12,900 average score range.

Without any recorded benchmarks for the RTX PRO 4500, the head-to-head analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance. The raw compute figures suggest a large gap: the RTX PRO 4500 delivers 50.70 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Radeon 740M delivers 2.867 TFLOPS. Similarly, the texture rate is 792.1 GTexel/s for the RTX PRO 4500 versus 44.80 GTexel/s for the Radeon 740M, and the pixel rate is 270.5 GPixel/s versus 22.40 GPixel/s. These are order-of-magnitude differences in theoretical throughput.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The Radeon 740M has 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units. The RTX PRO 4500 has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The RTX PRO 4500 also includes 82 ray tracing cores and 328 tensor cores, while the Radeon 740M has 4 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Radeon 740M has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. The RTX PRO 4500 has a base clock of 1215 MHz and a boost clock of 2415 MHz. The Radeon 740M has a higher boost clock, but the RTX PRO 4500 compensates with far more execution units.

Memory configuration is another major differentiator. The Radeon 740M uses system shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth, while the RTX PRO 4500 has 32 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock for the RTX PRO 4500 is 1563 MHz or 25 Gbps effective, whereas the Radeon 740M's memory clock is listed as "System Shared."

Power and physical specifications also diverge. The Radeon 740M has a TDP of 45 W, is an IGP with no power connectors, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The RTX PRO 4500 has a TDP of 165 W, is a single-slot card with a 1x 16-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 450 W, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface. The RTX PRO 4500 has physical dimensions of 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Radeon 740M has no listed dimensions since it is an integrated part.

Display outputs differ as well. The Radeon 740M's display outputs are motherboard dependent, while the RTX PRO 4500 has no outputs at all, consistent with its server positioning. Both GPUs are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 740M wins in integration and efficiency. Its 45 W TDP makes it suitable for compact systems where a discrete card is not an option. The motherboard-dependent display outputs mean it can drive displays through the host system. Its 4 nm process node offers a higher transistor density, and its boost clock reaches 2800 MHz, higher than the RTX PRO 4500's 2415 MHz boost. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for an integrated GPU with system shared memory.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server wins in raw compute capability and memory resources. The 50.70 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is roughly 17.7 times higher than the Radeon 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth provides a massive advantage over system shared memory. The 328 tensor cores enable AI workloads that the Radeon 740M cannot handle, and the 82 ray tracing cores exceed the Radeon 740M's 4 by a wide margin. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface offers higher bandwidth for data transfer.

The RTX PRO 4500 also leads in texture and pixel throughput. Its 792.1 GTexel/s texture rate is about 17.7 times the Radeon 740M's 44.80 GTexel/s, and its 270.5 GPixel/s pixel rate is about 12.1 times the Radeon 740M's 22.40 GPixel/s. The 112 ROPs versus 8 ROPs further reinforce this gap.

The Radeon 740M holds an advantage in the benchmark data that exists. Its average benchmark score of 12,870 places it at the 53rd percentile, and it has measured Geekbench scores. The RTX PRO 4500 has no recorded benchmarks, so its real-world performance in the database remains unverified.

The Verdict

The data presents two GPUs with no direct benchmark comparison. The AMD Radeon 740M is a verified performer in the integrated space, with an average score of 12,870 and a 53rd percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.4% in either direction, show it sits in a well-established performance tier. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals, leaving its measured performance undefined.

Architecturally, the RTX PRO 4500 is the superior compute device on paper. The 45,600 million transistors, 10,496 shading units, 328 tensor cores, and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory position it for demanding server workloads. The 50.70 TFLOPS FP32 figure is an order of magnitude above the Radeon 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS. For any task requiring heavy parallel computation, AI inference, or large memory footprints, the RTX PRO 4500 is the clear choice.

The Radeon 740M serves a different purpose entirely. Its 45 W TDP and integrated design make it appropriate for low-power systems where a discrete GPU is impractical. The 4 nm process and 2800 MHz boost clock show efficiency-focused engineering. Its benchmark scores confirm it competes with older discrete cards like the Radeon RX 580, which it trails by 0.4%, and the GeForce GTX 590, which it leads by 0.3%.

The RTX PRO 4500 has no display outputs, reinforcing its server role. The Radeon 740M's motherboard-dependent outputs make it a flexible option for client systems. The RTX PRO 4500 requires a 450 W suggested PSU and a 16-pin connector, while the Radeon 740M needs no power connectors at all.

Who should pick which comes down to workload. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is for compute-heavy server deployments where the 165 W TDP is acceptable and the 32 GB GDDR7 memory is necessary. The Radeon 740M is for integrated graphics applications where power efficiency and simplicity take priority. The absence of benchmark data for the RTX PRO 4500 means its real-world performance must be inferred from specifications, while the Radeon 740M's measured scores provide concrete evidence of its capabilities. Both parts are Active in production, so availability is not a constraint. The choice is between a verified integrated performer and an unmeasured but architecturally dominant server card.