AMD Radeon Pro 560X vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents a stark generational and performance-class divide. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the clear choice for any workload requiring modern graphics horsepower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X is a legacy part that struggles to compete in raw compute. Based strictly on the benchmark results, the RX 7700 wins the only direct head-to-head comparison in the data, the Geekbench OpenCL test, by a massive 997.3%. This is not a near-run contest; it is a complete rout.

The RX 7700 is positioned for demanding applications, evidenced by its 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (avg score 16129, deltaPct -1.7%) and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (avg score 16014, deltaPct -1%), are modern, capable parts, indicating the RX 7700 sits comfortably in the upper-midrange tier. Conversely, the Radeon Pro 560X, despite its 57th percentile ranking, has an average benchmark score of only 15082. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (avg score 15063, deltaPct 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics (avg score 15270, deltaPct -1.2%), which places it in a far lower performance bracket. The verdict is simple: the RX 7700 is for users who need current-generation performance, while the Pro 560X is only relevant for legacy systems, offering a fraction of the capability.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is immense, representing a generational leap in design philosophy. The RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, utilizing the Navi 32 chip, and is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. This modern node allows for a transistor count of 28,100 million within a 346 mm² die, yielding a high transistor density of 81.2M / mm². In contrast, the Radeon Pro 560X is based on the much older GCN 4.0 architecture, using the Polaris 21 chip, produced on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. This older technology houses only 3,000 million transistors on a 123 mm² die, with a significantly lower density of 24.4M / mm².

These foundational differences cascade into every other aspect of the chips. The RX 7700 features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 96 render output units (ROPs). It also includes 40 dedicated ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Pro 560X. The Pro 560X, by comparison, has only 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The RX 7700 also supports the latest API standards, including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while the Pro 560X is limited to DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3. The differences in process node, architecture, and feature set confirm the RX 7700 as a modern, future-proofed design, whereas the Pro 560X is a relic of a previous era.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available benchmark data, the RX 7700 wins in every measured category. The single head-to-head result shows the RX 7700 outperforming the Pro 560X in Geekbench OpenCL by an extraordinary 997.3%. This suggests that for any general-purpose compute workload using OpenCL, the RX 7700 is in a different league. The Pro 560X's performance is so comparatively low that it is not a viable competitor in this metric.

However, the Pro 560X does hold a niche in its specific target environment. Its benchmark results include a Geekbench Metal score of 18763 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 16819, which are not available for the RX 7700 in this data set. This indicates the Pro 560X has some capability in the Apple ecosystem (as suggested by its generation, "Radeon Pro Mac 500X Series") and for Vulkan-based applications. Yet, even with these scores, its overall average benchmark score of 15082 is far below the RX 7700's 15852. The data shows no scenario where the Pro 560X wins a direct comparison. The RX 7700 is the superior choice for all head-to-head workloads, while the Pro 560X's only advantage is its existence in specific, legacy platforms where the RX 7700 is not an option.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in compute tasks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is overwhelmingly faster. In the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark, it scores 106028 versus 9663 for the Radeon Pro 560X, a delta of 997.3%.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for these two GPUs?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile. The Radeon Pro 560X has a lower average score of 15082, placing it in the 57th percentile.

Q: Which GPU is more modern?

A: The RX 7700 is far more modern. It uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture on a 5 nm process, while the Radeon Pro 560X uses the older GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process.

Q: Does the Radeon Pro 560X support ray tracing?

A: No. The RX 7700 has 40 ray tracing cores, but the Radeon Pro 560X has no ray tracing cores listed in its specifications.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The RX 7700 comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The Radeon Pro 560X has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What are the power requirements differences?

A: The RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W and requires 2x 8-pin power connectors. The Radeon Pro 560X has a TDP of only 75 W and uses no external power connectors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison available in the data is the Geekbench OpenCL test, and it decisively favors the RX 7700. The RX 7700 scores 106028, while the Radeon Pro 560X scores a mere 9663. This results in a delta of 997.3%, meaning the RX 7700 is roughly eleven times faster in this OpenCL compute workload. This enormous margin highlights the fundamental performance gap between the two architectures.

To put this in perspective, the RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852 is itself a composite of its performance across various tests, including a strong showing in Passmark G3D (20974) and GPU Compute (10963). The Pro 560X's average score of 15082 is propped up by its Metal and Vulkan scores, but its OpenCL score is a major outlier on the low end. This single head-to-head result is the clearest indicator of relative performance. It shows that for any developer or user leveraging OpenCL for computation, the RX 7700 is the only sensible choice. The Pro 560X, in this test, is not just slower; it is an order of magnitude slower.

Specification Differences

The specification sheet reveals a total mismatch in capability, confirming the benchmark results.

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7700 | AMD Radeon Pro 560X |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 28,100 million | 3,000 million |

| Die Size | 346 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 81.2M / mm² | 24.4M / mm² |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 624.1 GB/s | 94.08 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 160 | 64 |

| ROPs | 96 | 16 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 236.1 GPixel/s | 16.06 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 393.4 GTexel/s | 64.26 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 25.18 TFLOPS | 2.056 TFLOPS |

| TDP | 200 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |

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

| DirectX Support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.4 | 1.3 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

The RX 7700 exceeds the Pro 560X in every single technical specification. From the 5 nm process and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth to the 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, it is a comprehensively more powerful piece of hardware. The Pro 560X's only notable specifications are its low 75 W TDP and its status as an integrated graphics processor (IGP), which highlights its role as a low-power mobile or Mac-specific component. It is not a competitor to the RX 7700; it is a product from a different era and performance category.