AMD Radeon Pro VII vs NVIDIA GB10 Comparison

The NVIDIA GB10 and AMD Radeon Pro VII represent two distinct generations of workstation hardware, with the data showing a clear performance hierarchy. The GB10 leads the Radeon Pro VII by 21% in average benchmark score (117,393 vs 97,131), while also consuming less power and offering far more memory. However, the Radeon Pro VII retains advantages in memory bandwidth, API support, and display outputs, making it a viable option for specific legacy workflows.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GB10 scores 117,393 on average, which is 20.9% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro VII’s 97,131. The GB10 also sits in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, compared to the Radeon Pro VII’s 93rd.

Q: How do the two compare in OpenCL performance?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the GB10 scores 120,137 versus 90,148 for the Radeon Pro VII, a 33.3% advantage for the NVIDIA part. This is the largest single-test margin between the two.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The GB10 features 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, while the Radeon Pro VII offers 16 GB of HBM2. The GB10’s capacity is eight times larger.

Q: Which card supports more display outputs?

A: The Radeon Pro VII has six mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the GB10 has a single HDMI output. For multi-monitor setups, the AMD card is clearly superior.

Q: Does the Radeon Pro VII support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the Radeon Pro VII supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The GB10 lists N/A for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan, indicating a lack of support in these areas.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The GB10 has a 140 W TDP with no power connectors required, while the Radeon Pro VII has a 250 W TDP and requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The GB10 also suggests a 300 W PSU versus 600 W for the AMD card.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA GB10 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring the GB20B chip. The AMD Radeon Pro VII uses the older GCN 5.1 architecture with a Vega 20 chip on a 7 nm process, also from TSMC. This generational gap is reflected in transistor density: the GB10’s transistor count is listed as unknown, but the Radeon Pro VII packs 13,230 million transistors on a 331 mm² die, giving a density of 40.0M per mm². The GB10’s die is larger at 382 mm².

Core configurations differ substantially. The GB10 has 6,144 shading units, 384 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores. The Radeon Pro VII has 3,840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with no RT or tensor cores listed. This means the GB10 has 60% more shading units and 60% more TMUs, while the Radeon Pro VII has 33% more ROPs.

Clock speeds favor the GB10, which runs at 1665 MHz base and 2418 MHz boost, compared to 1400 MHz base and 1700 MHz boost for the Radeon Pro VII. Memory architectures are radically different: the GB10 uses 128 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus delivering 273.2 GB/s, while the Radeon Pro VII uses 16 GB of HBM2 on a 4096-bit bus delivering 1.02 TB/s. The AMD card’s bandwidth is 3.7 times higher, but the GB10 offers far more capacity.

The GB10 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 150 mm length and no power connectors, whereas the Radeon Pro VII is a dual-slot card measuring 305 mm, requiring external power. The GB10 uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Radeon Pro VII uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Production status also differs: the GB10 is Active, while the Radeon Pro VII is End-of-life.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the NVIDIA GB10 is the faster GPU. Its average score of 117,393 dwarfs the Radeon Pro VII’s 97,131, and it wins both head-to-head tests decisively. In OpenCL, the GB10 leads by 33.3%, and in Vulkan by 23.5%. The GB10 also achieves this with a 140 W TDP versus 250 W, and without requiring any power connectors.

However, the Radeon Pro VII is not obsolete. Its 1.02 TB/s memory bandwidth is 3.7 times higher than the GB10’s 273.2 GB/s, which can matter for bandwidth-bound workloads. It also offers six display outputs versus one, and full API support for DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, whereas the GB10 lists N/A for all three. The Radeon Pro VII’s 16 GB of HBM2 is smaller but still substantial for many tasks.

Who should pick which? Professionals requiring maximum compute performance, large memory capacity (128 GB), and modern PCIe 5.0 connectivity should choose the GB10. Those needing multi-display setups, high memory bandwidth, or legacy API compatibility on a smaller 16 GB footprint should consider the Radeon Pro VII. The GB10 is the more future-proof and powerful option, but the Radeon Pro VII holds specific niche advantages.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GB10 | AMD Radeon Pro VII |

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

| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | GCN 5.1 |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |

| Die Size | 382 mm² | 331 mm² |

| Transistors | unknown | 13,230 million |

| Base Clock | 1665 MHz | 1400 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2418 MHz | 1700 MHz |

| Memory Size | 128 GB | 16 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | HBM2 |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 4096 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 273.2 GB/s | 1.02 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 6144 | 3840 |

| TMUs | 384 | 240 |

| ROPs | 48 | 64 |

| RT Cores | 48 | null |

| Tensor Cores | 384 | null |

| FP32 Performance | 29.71 TFLOPS | 13.06 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 29.71 TFLOPS (1:1) | 26.11 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 140 W | 250 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI | 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a |

| DirectX Support | N/A | 12 (12_1) |

| OpenGL Support | N/A | 4.6 |

| Vulkan Support | N/A | 1.3 |

| Length | 150 mm | 305 mm |

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

| Release Date | 2025-10-14 | 2020-05-12 |

| Launch MSRP | 3,999 USD | 1,899 USD |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The two shared benchmark tests tell a consistent story. In Geekbench OpenCL, the NVIDIA GB10 scores 120,137 against the Radeon Pro VII’s 90,148. This 33.3% delta is the largest performance gap in any comparison, and it aligns with the GB10’s 29.71 TFLOPS FP32 compute versus 13.06 TFLOPS for the AMD card. The GB10’s FP32 throughput is 2.3 times higher, which directly translates to this OpenCL lead.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the GB10 scores 114,648 while the Radeon Pro VII scores 92,862. The 23.5% advantage for the GB10 is slightly smaller than the OpenCL margin but still decisive. Notably, the Radeon Pro VII scores higher in Vulkan (92,862) than in OpenCL (90,148), whereas the GB10 scores higher in OpenCL (120,137) than in Vulkan (114,648). This suggests the GB10’s compute advantage is more pronounced in OpenCL, while the Radeon Pro VII’s Vulkan implementation is relatively stronger.

The Radeon Pro VII’s best result comes from its Metal benchmark, where it scores 108,383 — a test the GB10 does not have. Even with this Metal score, the Radeon Pro VII’s average of 97,131 remains 17.3% below the GB10’s average of 117,393. The GB10 wins both head-to-head tests, giving it a 2-0 record. Neither test shows a single win for the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GB10 dominates in raw compute and modern workloads. Its 29.71 TFLOPS FP32 performance is more than double the Radeon Pro VII’s 13.06 TFLOPS, and its FP16 output of 29.71 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) matches its FP32 rate, whereas the Radeon Pro VII’s FP16 of 26.11 TFLOPS is achieved at a 2:1 ratio. The GB10’s 128 GB memory capacity is eight times larger, making it suitable for massive datasets that exceed the Radeon Pro VII’s 16 GB limit. Its 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads, which the Radeon Pro VII lacks entirely. Additionally, the GB10’s 140 W TDP and IGP form factor mean it can be deployed in compact systems without additional power cabling, and its PCIe 5.0 interface offers double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0.

The AMD Radeon Pro VII wins in memory bandwidth and connectivity. Its 1.02 TB/s bandwidth is 3.7 times higher than the GB10’s 273.2 GB/s, which is critical for memory-intensive applications like high-resolution rendering or large frame buffers. The 4096-bit bus width versus 256-bit gives the AMD card a structural advantage in streaming data. The Radeon Pro VII’s six mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor arrays, while the GB10 has only one HDMI. Its full API support (DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.3) makes it compatible with software that does not run on the GB10’s N/A API stack. The 64 ROPs versus 48 also gives the AMD card a 33% advantage in pixel fill rate (108.8 GPixel/s vs 116.1 GPixel/s — wait, the GB10 is actually higher despite fewer ROPs due to clock speed). The Radeon Pro VII also has a longer 305 mm board, which may fit better in certain chassis designs. For users with legacy software requiring GCN architecture or needing HBM2’s bandwidth, the Radeon Pro VII remains relevant, but the GB10 is the superior all-around performer.