AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 vs AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two AMD GPUs cleanly by workload. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 wins 9 of 10 head-to-head tests, with decisive margins in modern DirectX 12, compute, and legacy DirectX workloads. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT takes a single win in Vulkan, and it is a substantial one at 54.3% ahead, which makes it the pick for applications that rely heavily on that API.

For gamers, the RX 6750 XT remains the more balanced choice for Vulkan-based titles and older DirectX 9 content where its performance is competitive. For professionals, AI workloads, and anyone running OpenCL or modern DirectX 12 applications, the R9700 is the clear winner. The R9700 delivers 63.6% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores, 86.2% higher Geekbench OpenCL scores, and 37.6% higher Passmark GPU compute scores. Its 32 GB memory capacity and newer architecture make it the more capable card for demanding workstation tasks.

The RX 6750 XT's single Vulkan win is not trivial. A 54.3% lead in that test suggests the card has API-specific strengths that matter in real-world usage. Users who prioritize Vulkan performance should choose the RX 6750 XT. Everyone else should look at the R9700, which outperforms its rival across nearly every other measured category.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different generations of AMD's RDNA architecture. The RX 6750 XT uses the Navi 22 chip on TSMC 7 nm process node, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses the Navi 48 chip built on TSMC 4 nm process node. The RX 6750 XT belongs to the Radeon RX 6000 series with RDNA 2.0 architecture. The R9700 is RDNA 4.0 architecture, part of the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series generation.

The R9700's transistor count is 53,900 million on a 357 mm die size, versus 17,200 million on 335 mm² for the RX 6750 XT. The R9700's transistor density is 51.3M per mm², well below the R9700's 151.0M per mm² density. The process node advantage is significant, and the R9700 uses far more transistors in a marginally larger die.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The RX 6750 XT has 12 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus width, with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The R9700 offers 32 GB GDDR6 on a broader 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s bandwidth. The R9700 has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The RX 6750 XT has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, indicating a smaller GPU overall. The R9700 has 6,400 RT cores, and the RX 6750 XT has 40 RT cores.

Clock speeds tell a nuanced story. The RX 6750 XT base clock is 2150 MHz, boost 2600 MHz, and 2495 MHz game clock. The R9700 base clock is 1660 MHz, boost 2920 MHz, and 2350 MHz game clock. The R9700 has lower base clock but higher boost, reaching 2920 MHz. The R9700's pixel rate is 373.8 GPixel/s, texture rate 747.5 GTexel/s, and 47.84 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The RX 6750 XT's pixel rate is 166.4 GPixel/s, texture rate 416.0 GTexel/s, and 13.31 TFLOPS FP32.

FP16 compute differs in ratio: The R9700 FP16 is 47.84 TFLOPS (1:1), the RX 6750 XT FP16 at 26.62 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio, effectively half rate. The R9700 rated at 300W TDP, RX 6750 XT at 250W TDP. Both are dual-slot cards with different power connector requirements: the R9700 uses 1x 16-pin connector and 700W suggested PSU, the RX 6750 XT uses 1x 6-pin plus 8-pin connector with 600W PSU suggested PSU.

Both support PCIe 16-pin. The RX 6750 XT has PCIe 4.0 x16, R9700 PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs: RX 6750 XT has 1x HDMI 2.1 plus 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while R9700 has 1x HDMI 2.1b plus 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1b is newer display output standard.

Both are 267 mm length, 40 mm width, 110 mm height. The R9700 is 111 mm height, 10.8 inches vs RX 6750 XT 110 mm height. R9700 length 267 mm and 10.5 inches, 111 mm 4.4 inches. RX 6750 XT 110 mm 4.39 inches. R9700 40 mm width 1.6 inches, RX 6750 XT 40 mm wide 1.6 inches.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4. The R9700 is active production, RX 6750 XT is end-of-life. The RX 6750 XT release date is in 2022-03-02, R9700 release 2025-07-22. The R9700's predecessor is Radeon Pro Vega, RX 6750 XT's predecessor is Navi, successor Navi III.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test shows a massive gap. The R9700 scores 7006, versus 2548 for the RX 6750 XT, a delta of 63.6% in favor of the R9700. This is the headline result: modern DX12 rendering is far faster on the R9700.

Geekbench OpenCL is even more lopsided. The R9700 posts 118202, while the RX 6750 XT manages 16360. That is an 86.2% difference. The R9700's compute capabilities are in a different class, likely due to its 4096 shading units, higher FP32 throughput at 47.84 TFLOPS, and 32 GB memory.

The one RX 6750 XT victory is Geekbench Vulkan: 98089 versus 63550, a 54.3% lead. This is a striking reversal given the R9700's general superiority. The RX 6750 XT's Vulkan driver or architecture seems better tuned for that API, and this result is the primary reason to consider it.

Passmark DirectX tests show consistent R9700 wins. DirectX 10: 155 versus 125, a 19.4% gap. DirectX 11: 272 versus 180, a 33.8% gap. DirectX 12: 83 versus 80, a narrow 3.6% margin, the closest result of any test. DirectX 9: 363 versus 263, a 27.5% gap. The R9700 wins every DirectX test, though the DirectX 12 margin is slim.

Passmark G2D (2D graphics) favors the R9700: 1236 versus 972, a 21.4% difference. Passmark G3D (3D graphics): 26979 versus 20700, a 23.3% gap. Passmark GPU compute: 15300 versus 9550, a 37.6% difference. In every compute and graphics test except Vulkan, the R9700 leads.

The RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score is 26011, with a 71st percentile among all GPUs. The R9700's average score is 23315, with a 69th percentile. Despite winning most head-to-head tests, the R9700 has a lower average benchmark score. This is because the Vulkan test heavily favors the RX 6750 XT, and the average includes that result. The R9700's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (0.2% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.2% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (0.3% delta), and NVIDIA P106-100 (0.3% delta). The RX 6750 XT's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% delta), AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6% delta), AMD FirePro D700 (0.7% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% delta).

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in OpenCL compute workloads?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 wins decisively. It scores 118202 in Geekbench OpenCL, versus 16360 for the RX 6750 XT, an 86.2% lead.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT ever faster than the R9700?

A: Yes, in Geekbench Vulkan. The RX 6750 XT scores 98089, while the R9700 scores 63550, a 54.3% advantage for the RX 6750 XT.

Q: How close is the DirectX 12 performance between the two cards?

A: The R9700 wins, but narrowly. In Passmark DirectX 12, the R9700 scores 83 and the RX 6750 XT scores 80, a 3.6% difference.

Q: Which card has more memory?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, compared to 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus for the RX 6750 XT.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, and the R9700 has an average benchmark score of 23315.

Q: Which card is in active production?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 is active, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is end-of-life.

Where Each One Wins

The R9700 wins in modern DirectX 12 rendering. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result is 63.6% higher, and the Passmark DirectX 12 test shows a 3.6% lead, albeit small. For any DX12 game or application, the R9700 is the better choice.

The R9700 dominates compute workloads. Geekbench OpenCL shows an 86.2% advantage, and Passmark GPU compute shows a 37.6% lead. With 32 GB memory and 47.84 TFLOPS FP32, this is the card for AI, machine learning, and general-purpose GPU compute. The R9700's 300W TDP and 700W suggested PSU reflect its larger memory and higher compute throughput.

The R9700 wins in legacy DirectX APIs. DirectX 9, 10, and 11 all favor it by margins of 19.4% to 33.8%. It also wins in 2D graphics (21.4%) and 3D graphics (23.3%) in Passmark. For workstation use, content creation, and any workload that uses OpenCL or DirectX, the R9700 is the clear winner.

The RX 6750 XT wins exclusively in Vulkan. Its Geekbench Vulkan score of 98089 is 54.3% higher than the R9700's 63550. This makes it the preferred card for Vulkan-based games and applications, where its driver and architecture appear better optimized. It also has a lower TDP at 250W versus 300W, and a lower suggested PSU at 600W versus 700W, which could matter for system builders with smaller power supplies.

The RX 6750 XT also has a higher average benchmark score (26011 versus 23315) and a higher percentile rank (71st versus 69th), though this is driven by its dominant Vulkan result. Its nearest rivals include NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, indicating it competes with high-end mobile GPUs. The R9700's nearest rivals include AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X, showing it sits in a different performance tier despite its compute strengths.

In summary, the R9700 is the pick for compute, DX12, and professional workloads. The RX 6750 XT is the pick for Vulkan-centric use cases. The data shows a clear division of labor between the two cards, with the R9700 winning 9 tests and the RX 6750 XT winning 1. The R9700's launch MSRP is 1,299 USD, while the RX 6750 XT's launch MSRP is 549 USD. Both are dual-slot cards, but the R9700 requires a 16-pin power connector and a 700W PSU, while the RX 6750 XT uses 6-pin and 8-pin connectors with a 600W PSU.