AMD Radeon 780M vs AMD Radeon Pro 5700 Comparison

The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 and the AMD Radeon 780M represent two fundamentally different approaches to graphics processing, despite sharing a manufacturer. The Pro 5700 is a discrete, end-of-life part built on RDNA 1.0, while the 780M is an active integrated processor based on RDNA 3.0. Benchmark data from the FACT PACK shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the story is more nuanced when considering architecture, power, and intended use. The data indicates the Radeon Pro 5700 holds a decisive raw performance advantage, yet the Radeon 780M counters with a far more modern feature set and dramatically lower power consumption.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison in the FACT PACK is limited to two shared tests: Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. In both, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 emerges as the clear victor. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the Pro 5700 scores 52,787, while the 780M scores 18,602. This translates to a deltaPct of 183.8%, meaning the Pro 5700 is roughly 184% faster in this compute-oriented workload. Such a massive margin underscores the Pro 5700's dedicated memory bandwidth and higher shading unit count.

The Vulkan test shows a narrower, yet still significant, gap. The Pro 5700 achieves 51,289 points, while the 780M manages 33,683 points. With a deltaPct of 52.3%, the Pro 5700 remains ahead by over half its rival's score. This suggests that while the 780M's RDNA 3.0 architecture helps close the gap in modern APIs, it cannot overcome the Pro 5700's hardware advantages. The wins tally confirms this: the Pro 5700 wins 2 out of 2 head-to-head benchmarks, with the 780M winning none.

Beyond these direct comparisons, the average benchmark scores reinforce the Pro 5700's lead. The Pro 5700 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 18,189, while the 780M sits at 17,588. This difference of 601 points places the Pro 5700 just 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2060 SUPER, according to its nearestRivals data. The 780M, by contrast, is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 460. The percentile rankings are close—62nd for the Pro 5700 versus 61st for the 780M—but the Pro 5700's raw scores are consistently higher across available tests.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 has an average benchmark score of 18,189, compared to the AMD Radeon 780M's 17,588. The Pro 5700 leads by 601 points.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The Pro 5700 scores 52,787 versus the 780M's 18,602, resulting in a deltaPct of 183.8%. The Pro 5700 is nearly three times faster in this compute test.

Q: Does the Radeon 780M win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. According to the headToHeadBenchmarks data, the 780M wins 0 tests, while the Pro 5700 wins 2 tests (Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan).

Q: What is the difference in their percentile rankings among all GPUs?

A: The Pro 5700 ranks in the 62nd percentile, while the 780M ranks in the 61st percentile. This 1-percentile difference reflects their close average scores.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Radeon 780M has a boost clock of 2900 MHz, whereas the Radeon Pro 5700 has a boost clock of 1350 MHz. The 780M's boost clock is more than double.

Q: How does their FP32 performance compare?

A: The 780M delivers 8.909 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is higher than the Pro 5700's 6.221 TFLOPS. This is notable because the Pro 5700 wins in actual benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 wins decisively in raw benchmark performance. Its victories in both Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, coupled with a higher average score, make it the superior choice for compute-heavy tasks and legacy API workloads. The data shows it outperforms the 780M by 183.8% in OpenCL and 52.3% in Vulkan, which suggests a significant advantage in rendering, simulation, and general GPU compute. Its 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a stable foundation for workloads that demand consistent memory access, unlike the 780M's system-shared memory.

The AMD Radeon 780M, despite losing all head-to-head tests, wins in the context of efficiency and modern feature support. Its 15 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Pro 5700's 130 W, making it suitable for compact, power-constrained systems. The 780M's higher boost clock of 2900 MHz and newer RDNA 3.0 architecture deliver superior FP32 throughput (8.909 TFLOPS versus 6.221 TFLOPS), which could translate to better performance in optimized, modern applications. Its support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and 12 ray tracing cores means it is prepared for current-generation gaming and graphics features, whereas the Pro 5700 lacks ray tracing hardware entirely.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every core specification. The Pro 5700 uses 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, while the 780M uses 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The Pro 5700 has triple the shading units and TMUs, and double the ROPs. Memory configurations are starkly different: the Pro 5700 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the 780M uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bus width and bandwidth. Clock speeds also diverge, with the Pro 5700 running at 1243 MHz base and 1350 MHz boost, versus the 780M's 800 MHz base and 2900 MHz boost. Pixel rate slightly favors the 780M at 92.80 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s, but texture rate favors the Pro 5700 at 194.4 GTexel/s versus 139.2 GTexel/s. The Pro 5700's FP32 is 6.221 TFLOPS and FP16 is 12.44 TFLOPS (2:1), while the 780M's FP32 and FP16 are both 8.909 TFLOPS (1:1).

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is generational. The Pro 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 with the Navi 10 chip, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It packs 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 41.0M per mm². The 780M uses RDNA 3.0 with the Phoenix chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process, also from TSMC. It contains 25,390 million transistors on a smaller 178 mm² die, yielding a much higher density of 142.6M per mm². The 780M's RT cores number 12, while the Pro 5700 has none. The 780M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Pro 5700 only reaches DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The Pro 5700 is part of the Radeon Pro Mac (Navi Series) generation and is end-of-life, released in August 2020. The 780M belongs to the Navi III IGP (Phoenix) generation, is active, and was released in January 2024. The 780M's predecessor is listed as Navi II IGP. The Pro 5700 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the 780M uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The Pro 5700 has no display outputs, while the 780M's outputs are motherboard-dependent.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict based on workload. For users prioritizing raw compute performance and benchmark scores, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is the obvious choice. Its 183.8% lead in OpenCL and 52.3% lead in Vulkan over the 780M demonstrate a level of performance that places it alongside the RTX 3060 Mobile and RTX 2060 SUPER in its nearestRivals list. The dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory and higher texture rate make it suitable for professional rendering, simulation, and heavy compute tasks where memory bandwidth is critical. Its end-of-life status does not diminish its benchmark results.

For users prioritizing power efficiency, modern features, and integrated convenience, the AMD Radeon 780M is the better fit. Its 15 W TDP versus 130 W TDP makes it dramatically more efficient, and its inclusion of 12 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support means it is ready for current-generation graphics APIs. The 780M's higher boost clock and FP32 throughput indicate that its architecture is more efficient per watt, even if raw scores lag. Its active production status and predecessor/successor lineage suggest ongoing support. The choice hinges on whether the user needs dedicated, high-throughput compute (Pro 5700) or a low-power, feature-rich integrated solution (780M).