AMD Radeon Pro Duo vs NVIDIA TITAN V Comparison

The AMD Radeon Pro Duo and NVIDIA TITAN V represent two very different approaches to high-end computing, separated by a generation of architecture design. The data reveals a stark contrast: while the Radeon Pro Duo holds a slight edge in overall percentile ranking (80th vs. 79th percentile), the NVIDIA TITAN V delivers a performance advantage so large in the one shared benchmark that it redefines the comparison. The only direct head-to-head data point available, the Geekbench OpenCL test, shows the TITAN V scoring 157,265 against the Radeon Pro Duo’s 35,860, a delta of -77.2% from the AMD card’s perspective. This single result, though limited in scope, sets the tone for the entire analysis: the TITAN V is not just faster; it is in a different performance class.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The sole direct benchmark comparison in the data is the Geekbench OpenCL test, and the result is decisive. The NVIDIA TITAN V posts a score of 157,265, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo manages 35,860. This translates to a deltaPct of -77.2%, meaning the Radeon Pro Duo’s score is 77.2% lower than the TITAN V’s. In absolute terms, the TITAN V is roughly 4.4 times faster in this compute-oriented workload. This is not a marginal victory; it is a generational leap. The TITAN V’s score is so dominant that it dwarfs the Radeon Pro Duo’s entire output, suggesting that the older GCN architecture, despite its dual-GPU design, cannot compete with the Volta architecture’s raw compute throughput in OpenCL.

The Radeon Pro Duo’s single benchmark score of 35,860 places it in an interesting position among its nearest rivals. The data shows it is just 1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (35,520) and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35,435). However, it trails the NVIDIA T1000 by 1.2% (36,289) and the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 1.8% (36,529). This suggests that the Radeon Pro Duo’s performance, while competitive with these specific workstation and mobile parts, is not exceptional. In contrast, the TITAN V’s average benchmark score of 34,355 is artificially lowered by its inclusion of many other tests, but its OpenCL score alone puts it in a completely different tier.

The TITAN V’s other benchmark results reinforce its compute-heavy design. Its Passmark G3D score of 19,805 and Passmark GPU Compute score of 9,263 indicate strong graphics and compute performance, respectively. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 152,117 further validates its API versatility. The Radeon Pro Duo, with no other benchmark data available, cannot be compared on these fronts. The data strongly suggests that in any compute-heavy task, the TITAN V will outperform the Radeon Pro Duo by a massive margin, making the latter a poor choice for modern, demanding workloads.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the NVIDIA TITAN V wins in the only category where both cards were tested: OpenCL compute performance. The 77.2% delta is not just a win; it is a near-total obliteration of the Radeon Pro Duo’s standing. The TITAN V’s architecture, with its 5,120 shading units, 640 tensor cores, and 14.90 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is clearly designed for heavy parallel computation. The Radeon Pro Duo, with 4,096 shading units and 8.192 TFLOPS of FP32, is outclassed in raw throughput. For users whose primary workload is OpenCL-based rendering, simulation, or machine learning, the TITAN V is the unequivocal choice.

The AMD Radeon Pro Duo, however, does have a claim to a different kind of win: efficiency of design for its era. While it loses on raw performance, its dual-GPU configuration (implied by its name and the Capsaicin chip) was an attempt to scale performance without a single monolithic die. In the context of its release, this was a valid strategy. Yet, the data shows this approach was ultimately less effective than NVIDIA’s monolithic GV100 die. The Radeon Pro Duo’s percentile ranking of 80th versus the TITAN V’s 79th is a statistical quirk from the broader database, but it does not translate to any benchmark victory. The Radeon Pro Duo’s only "win" is the launch MSRP of 1,499 USD, which is lower than the TITAN V’s 2,999 USD, though this is a specification, not a performance win.

Looking at the benchmark breakdown for the TITAN V, it wins across all DirectX versions in Passmark, with scores of 153 (DX10), 152 (DX11), and 81 (DX12). The lower DX12 score is curious, suggesting possible driver overhead or architectural inefficiencies in that specific API, but it still outperforms the Radeon Pro Duo, which has no comparable data. The TITAN V’s Passmark G2D score of 937 also indicates strong 2D performance, a detail not available for the AMD card. In every measurable category, the TITAN V wins outright.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the NVIDIA TITAN V is the superior GPU in this comparison. For any user prioritizing compute performance, the TITAN V’s 157,265 OpenCL score versus the Radeon Pro Duo’s 35,860 makes the decision trivial. The TITAN V is 77.2% faster, a margin that translates to real-world time savings in rendering, scientific simulations, and machine learning tasks. The inclusion of 640 tensor cores and 29.80 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (2:1 ratio) further cements its position as a compute powerhouse, features the Radeon Pro Duo lacks entirely.

The AMD Radeon Pro Duo should only be considered by users with legacy software that was specifically optimized for its dual-GPU design or those who require its specific 4 GB HBM memory configuration with a 4096-bit bus. However, its 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is lower than the TITAN V’s 651.3 GB/s, and its 4 GB capacity is severely limiting for modern datasets. The Radeon Pro Duo’s 80th percentile ranking is a historical artifact; in practice, the TITAN V’s 79th percentile ranking, based on a broader set of tests, reflects a more versatile and capable card. The TITAN V is the definitive choice for anyone needing top-tier performance, and the Radeon Pro Duo is a relic of a bygone era.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher Geekbench OpenCL score?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V scores 157,265, which is 77.2% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro Duo’s 35,860.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between the two cards?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V has 12 GB of HBM2 memory, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo has 4 GB of HBM memory.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Pro Duo have any tensor cores?

A: No, the Radeon Pro Duo has no tensor cores. The NVIDIA TITAN V includes 640 tensor cores.

Q: How does the FP16 performance compare?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V delivers 29.80 TFLOPS of FP16 performance with a 2:1 ratio, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo delivers 8.192 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio.

Q: Which card has a higher pixel rate?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V has a pixel rate of 139.7 GPixel/s, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo has a pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s.

Q: What is the transistor count for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro Duo has 8,900 million transistors, while the NVIDIA TITAN V has 21,100 million transistors.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two cards is vast. The AMD Radeon Pro Duo is built on the GCN 3.0 architecture, using the "Capsaicin" chip, and is fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. This older process results in a die size of 596 mm² and a transistor count of 8,900 million, yielding a transistor density of 14.9M per mm². The NVIDIA TITAN V, in contrast, uses the Volta architecture with the GV100 chip, built on a more advanced 12 nm process at TSMC. This allows for a much larger die of 815 mm² and a transistor count of 21,100 million, achieving a density of 25.9M per mm². The TITAN V’s newer node and denser design are fundamental to its performance advantage.

The memory subsystems are also fundamentally different. The Radeon Pro Duo uses 4 GB of HBM memory with a 4096-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The TITAN V uses 12 GB of HBM2 memory with a 3072-bit bus, achieving 651.3 GB/s. The TITAN V has more capacity and higher bandwidth, despite a narrower bus, due to the improved HBM2 standard. The Radeon Pro Duo’s memory clock is 500 MHz (1000 Mbps effective), while the TITAN V’s is 848 MHz (1696 Mbps effective). The TITAN V’s memory is both faster and more capacious.

The compute capabilities diverge sharply. The Radeon Pro Duo has 4,096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, producing 8.192 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 performance (1:1 ratio). The TITAN V has 5,120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, delivering 14.90 TFLOPS of FP32 and 29.80 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). The TITAN V also includes 640 tensor cores, which are absent from the Radeon Pro Duo. This makes the TITAN V a purpose-built machine for AI and deep learning, while the Radeon Pro Duo is a general-purpose compute card. The TITAN V’s pixel rate of 139.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.6 GTexel/s dwarf the Radeon Pro Duo’s 64.00 GPixel/s and 256.0 GTexel/s.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal a clear generational gap. The process node differs, with the Radeon Pro Duo on 28 nm and the TITAN V on 12 nm. The transistor count is 8,900 million for AMD and 21,100 million for NVIDIA. The die size is 596 mm² versus 815 mm². The Radeon Pro Duo has no base or boost clock listed, while the TITAN V has a base clock of 1200 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz. The memory type, size, and bandwidth all differ: 4 GB HBM with 512.0 GB/s versus 12 GB HBM2 with 651.3 GB/s.

The compute unit counts are higher on the TITAN V: 5,120 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 96 ROPs versus 4,096, 256, and 64, respectively. The TITAN V is the only card with tensor cores (640). The FP32 performance is 8.192 TFLOPS for AMD versus 14.90 TFLOPS for NVIDIA, and FP16 is 8.192 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 29.80 TFLOPS (2:1). Power requirements differ, with the Radeon Pro Duo drawing 350 W and requiring a 750 W PSU, while the TITAN V draws 250 W and requires a 600 W PSU. The Radeon Pro Duo needs 3x 8-pin power connectors, while the TITAN V needs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.

The display outputs are also different: the Radeon Pro Duo has 1x HDMI 1.4a and 3x DisplayPort 1.2, while the TITAN V has 1x HDMI 2.0 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The API support differs, with the Radeon Pro Duo supporting DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.2.170, while the TITAN V supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4. The dimensions are similar in length (277 mm vs 267 mm) and height (111 mm vs 112 mm), but the TITAN V has a specified width of 40 mm. The Radeon Pro Duo’s launch MSRP was 1,499 USD, while the TITAN V’s was 2,999 USD. The release dates are April 2016 for the AMD card and December 2017 for the NVIDIA card.