AMD Radeon Pro 5500M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M across every shared benchmark. In Geekbench Metal, the AMD card scores 38235 against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760’s 4524, a massive 745.2% advantage. This is not a marginal lead; it reflects a generational gulf in compute capability and API efficiency. The Geekbench OpenCL results tell a similar story, with the Radeon Pro 5500M posting 31088 versus the GTX 760’s 11299, a 175.1% win. The Vulkan test narrows the gap only slightly in percentage terms: 35134 for AMD against 12551 for NVIDIA, a 179.9% delta.

These deltas are not anomalies. The Radeon Pro 5500M’s average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 11528, placing it at the 51st percentile of all GPUs in the database. The GTX 760’s average is 9458, which puts it at the 46th percentile. While the percentile difference appears modest, the head-to-head numbers reveal the true scale of the performance separation in modern API workloads. The GTX 760’s nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN BLACK (average score 9474, a 0.2% difference) and the AMD Radeon R7 M380 (9313, 1.6% behind). The Radeon Pro 5500M, by contrast, sits within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and 1.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 in average score, though it leads the NVIDIA Tesla K20c by 0.4%.

The PassMark suite offers additional context, though the GTX 760 has no recorded PassMark scores in the database. The Radeon Pro 5500M shows 6732 in PassMark G3D, 3240 in GPU Compute, 648 in G2D, 96 in DirectX 9, 42 in DirectX 11, 36 in DirectX 10, and 29 in DirectX 12. These figures are not directly comparable to the NVIDIA card, but they establish a baseline for the AMD part’s legacy API performance.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M wins every benchmark where both cards have recorded data. In Metal, OpenCL, and Vulkan, it is unequivocally faster. This makes it the clear choice for any workload that leverages modern compute APIs, particularly Apple-centric environments where Metal performance is critical. The 745.2% Metal lead is the standout result, indicating that the Radeon Pro 5500M is in a completely different performance class for that API.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760’s wins are absent from the head-to-head data. Its strengths, if any, lie outside the recorded benchmarks. The database shows no test where the GTX 760 outperforms the Radeon Pro 5500M. However, the GTX 760 does have a 256-bit memory bus versus the AMD card’s 128-bit bus, and its bandwidth of 192.3 GB/s is marginally higher than the Radeon’s 192.0 GB/s. In purely theoretical memory throughput, the two are essentially tied, but the GTX 760’s older GDDR5 memory and smaller 2 GB capacity limit practical performance.

For legacy DirectX workloads, the Radeon Pro 5500M’s PassMark DirectX 11 score of 42 and DirectX 12 score of 29 suggest modest performance, but without GTX 760 data in those tests, no direct comparison is possible. The GTX 760 does support DirectX 12 (11_0), but the Radeon Pro 5500M supports DirectX 12 (12_1), a higher feature level.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different eras and design philosophies. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M uses the Navi 14 chip built on RDNA 1.0 architecture, fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It packs 6,400 million transistors into a 158 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 40.5M per mm². The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 uses the GK104 chip on the Kepler architecture, built on TSMC’s 28 nm node. It contains 3,540 million transistors across a 294 mm² die, for a density of 12.0M per mm². The process node advantage is stark: 7 nm versus 28 nm, which explains the AMD card’s superior density and efficiency.

The compute configurations differ significantly. The Radeon Pro 5500M has 1536 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The GTX 760 has 1152 shading units, also 96 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The AMD card’s extra shading units, combined with its higher clocks (1000 MHz base, 1450 MHz boost versus 980 MHz base, 1032 MHz boost), drive its performance lead. Pixel rate favors AMD at 46.40 GPixel/s versus 24.77 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s versus 99.07 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is nearly double: 4.454 TFLOPS for AMD versus 2.378 TFLOPS for NVIDIA. The Radeon Pro 5500M also has FP16 support at 8.909 TFLOPS (2:1), while the GTX 760 has no recorded FP16 capability.

Memory subsystems are closely matched in bandwidth but differ in capacity and type. The AMD card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, while the NVIDIA card uses 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus. The Radeon’s memory clock is 1500 MHz with 12 Gbps effective, versus 1502 MHz with 6 Gbps effective for the GTX 760. The AMD card’s fourfold capacity advantage is significant for modern workloads, even if raw bandwidth is nearly identical.

Power and interface differences are pronounced. The Radeon Pro 5500M draws 85 W and uses no external power connectors, fitting a mobile design. The GTX 760 draws 170 W, requires a dual-slot cooler, and uses 2x 6-pin power connectors with a suggested 450 W PSU. The GTX 760 also uses PCIe 3.0 x16, while the Radeon Pro 5500M uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The AMD card’s display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, whereas the GTX 760 offers 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2. The GTX 760 measures 241 mm (9.5 inches) in length.

API support differs as well. The Radeon Pro 5500M supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GTX 760 supports DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The AMD card’s newer Vulkan version and higher DirectX feature level give it better forward compatibility with modern software.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 in every recorded head-to-head benchmark. The smallest lead is 175.1% in OpenCL, and the largest is 745.2% in Metal. Anyone choosing between these two for compute-heavy tasks, especially in Metal or Vulkan environments, should select the Radeon Pro 5500M without hesitation.

The GTX 760’s only theoretical advantages are its slightly higher memory bandwidth (192.3 GB/s versus 192.0 GB/s) and its larger 256-bit bus, but these do not translate into any benchmark victory. Its 2 GB memory capacity is a severe limitation for modern games and applications, while the Radeon Pro 5500M’s 8 GB GDDR6 capacity is far more future-proof. The GTX 760 does have a higher TDP of 170 W, but that is a drawback, not a benefit.

For users constrained to older systems with PCIe 3.0 and limited power delivery, the GTX 760’s 2x 6-pin connectors and 170 W draw are manageable, and its 241 mm length fits standard cases. However, its end-of-life status and lack of modern API support make it a poor choice for new builds. The Radeon Pro 5500M, despite being end-of-life as well, offers dramatically better performance and efficiency. The 51st percentile ranking for the AMD card versus the 46th for NVIDIA confirms its overall standing, but the head-to-head deltas show that the GTX 760 is simply outclassed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in Geekbench Metal?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 5500M scores 38235 versus the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760’s 4524, a 745.2% advantage.

Q: How do the two cards compare in Vulkan performance?

A: The Radeon Pro 5500M scores 35134 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the GTX 760 scores 12551, a 179.9% lead for AMD.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The Radeon Pro 5500M has 8 GB of GDDR6, while the GTX 760 has 2 GB of GDDR5.

Q: Do both cards support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, but at different feature levels. The Radeon Pro 5500M supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the GTX 760 supports DirectX 12 (11_0).

Q: Which card has higher power consumption?

A: The GTX 760 draws 170 W and requires 2x 6-pin power connectors, while the Radeon Pro 5500M draws 85 W and uses no external power connectors.

Q: What is the transistor count for each GPU?

A: The Radeon Pro 5500M has 6,400 million transistors on a 7 nm process, while the GTX 760 has 3,540 million transistors on a 28 nm process.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro 5500M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 |

|----------------|----------------------|------------------------|

| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 6,400 million | 3,540 million |

| Die Size | 158 mm² | 294 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 40.5M / mm² | 12.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1000 MHz | 980 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1032 MHz |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 2 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 192.0 GB/s | 192.3 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 1500 MHz, 12 Gbps effective | 1502 MHz, 6 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 1536 | 1152 |

| TMUs | 96 | 96 |

| ROPs | 32 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 46.40 GPixel/s | 24.77 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 139.2 GTexel/s | 99.07 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 4.454 TFLOPS | 2.378 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 8.909 TFLOPS (2:1) | Not available |

| TDP | 85 W | 170 W |

| Slot Width | Not specified | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not specified | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |

| DirectX Support | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | 1.2.175 |

| Release Date | 2019-11-12 | 2013-06-24 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | 249 USD |

| Predecessor | Not specified | GeForce 600 |

| Successor | Not specified | GeForce 900 |