AMD Radeon Pro W5700 vs AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT Comparison

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT and AMD Radeon Pro W5700 are both end-of-life AMD graphics cards built on a 7 nm TSMC process, but they target very different workloads. The RX 6750 XT is a consumer gaming card from the Radeon RX 6000 series, while the Pro W5700 is a workstation card from the Radeon Pro Navi line. Benchmark results show a clear overall winner in the RX 6750 XT, which takes 9 of the 10 head-to-head tests, yet the single loss is a massive one that reveals a key strength of the professional card. Average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the RX 6750 XT at 26011 and the Pro W5700 at 25726, a difference of just over 1%, but the distribution of those scores could not be more different.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The RX 6750 XT dominates the DirectX and general-purpose benchmarks. In Passmark DirectX 11, it scores 180 versus 104 for the Pro W5700, a lead of 73.1%. That is the largest margin of victory in any test. DirectX 12 shows a 48.1% advantage (80 vs 54), and DirectX 10 shows a 42% lead (125 vs 88). Even the older DirectX 9 API favors the consumer card, with a 16.9% win (263 vs 225). The Passmark G3D test, which is a broad measure of 3D rendering performance, shows the RX 6750 XT at 20700 against 14520, a 42.6% gap. Compute performance follows the same trend: Passmark GPU Compute gives the RX 6750 XT a 47% win (9550 vs 6495).

The RX 6750 XT also wins decisively in the modern graphics APIs. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 98089 versus 70706, a 38.7% advantage. The Geekbench Metal test is even more lopsided: 137249 for the RX 6750 XT versus 89557 for the Pro W5700, a 53.3% win. Even the 2D test, Passmark G2D, goes to the RX 6750 XT with a modest 8.1% lead (972 vs 899).

The single exception is Geekbench OpenCL, where the Pro W5700 wins by a staggering margin. It scores 74613 against just 16360 for the RX 6750 XT, a delta of 78.1% in favor of the Pro card. This is not a small difference; it is a complete reversal of the results seen elsewhere. In every other test, the RX 6750 XT leads by anywhere from 8% to 73%, but in OpenCL the Pro W5700 is roughly 4.5 times faster. This single result is enough to pull the average scores nearly level, despite the RX 6750 XT winning nine out of ten tests.

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on different generations of AMD's RDNA architecture. The RX 6750 XT uses RDNA 2.0 with the Navi 22 chip, while the Pro W5700 uses the older RDNA 1.0 with the Navi 10 chip. Both are fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ substantially. The RX 6750 XT packs 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 51.3M per mm². The Pro W5700 has 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die, with a lower density of 41.0M per mm². This means the RX 6750 XT has roughly 67% more transistors on a die that is only 33% larger.

The compute resources follow the transistor advantage. The RX 6750 XT has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The Pro W5700 has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and the same 64 ROPs. The RX 6750 XT also adds 40 ray tracing cores, a feature completely absent from the Pro W5700. Clock speeds are significantly higher on the consumer card: base clock of 2150 MHz versus 1400 MHz, and boost clock of 2600 MHz versus 1880 MHz. The RX 6750 XT also has a game clock of 2495 MHz, which the Pro card does not list.

Memory configurations also diverge. The RX 6750 XT uses 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Pro W5700 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a wider 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s. Despite having less memory, the Pro card has slightly higher bandwidth thanks to the wider bus. Memory clocks differ as well: 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the RX 6750 XT versus 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) for the Pro W5700.

The feature set reflects the different targets. The RX 6750 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Pro W5700 is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs differ: the RX 6750 XT has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Pro W5700 has 5x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C. The Pro card is clearly built for multi-monitor professional setups, while the consumer card sticks to standard gaming outputs.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 6750 XT is the clear winner for gaming and general 3D rendering. Its DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 performance is far ahead, with leads of 73.1% and 48.1% respectively. The Vulkan score is also 38.7% higher, which matters for modern game engines and emulators. The Passmark G3D result of 20700 versus 14520 confirms that rasterized 3D workloads favor the consumer card by a wide margin. The ray tracing cores give it a hardware capability that the Pro W5700 simply does not have, making it the only choice for any workload that uses DXR or Vulkan ray tracing.

The Pro W5700 wins in one specific area: OpenCL compute. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 74613 versus 16360 is a 78.1% reversal, and it is the only test where the Pro card comes out on top. This suggests that for applications that rely heavily on OpenCL for GPU compute — such as certain professional simulation, scientific, or video processing tools — the Pro W5700 may be the better option despite its older architecture. However, this is a narrow niche. The Passmark GPU Compute test, which measures compute through a different API, goes to the RX 6750 XT by 47%, so the OpenCL advantage does not extend to all compute workloads.

For everyday professional use like 2D desktop work, the RX 6750 XT also wins, albeit narrowly, with an 8.1% lead in Passmark G2D. The Pro W5700's higher bandwidth (448.0 GB/s vs 432.0 GB/s) does not translate into a performance win in any benchmark. The RX 6750 XT's much higher clock speeds and newer architecture appear to compensate for the narrower memory bus.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 scores 25726. The difference is approximately 1.1%, making them statistically close overall.

Q: Why does the Pro W5700 win the OpenCL test by such a large margin?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the Pro W5700 scores 74613 versus 16360 for the RX 6750 XT, a delta of 78.1%. This is the only head-to-head test the Pro card wins, and it is likely due to driver optimizations or architectural differences in how OpenCL workloads are executed on the older RDNA 1.0 design.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT better for DirectX 12 gaming?

A: Yes. The RX 6750 XT scores 80 in Passmark DirectX 12, compared to 54 for the Pro W5700, a 48.1% advantage. The RX 6750 XT also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Pro W5700 only supports DirectX 12 (12_1).

Q: Does the Pro W5700 have any memory advantage?

A: The Pro W5700 has a wider 256-bit memory bus and slightly higher bandwidth at 448.0 GB/s, compared to the RX 6750 XT's 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s. However, the RX 6750 XT has 12 GB of memory versus 8 GB, and this does not translate into a benchmark win for the Pro card.

Q: Which card is more suitable for ray tracing?

A: Only the RX 6750 XT has ray tracing cores, with 40 of them. The Pro W5700 has no ray tracing hardware, so the RX 6750 XT is the only option for ray-traced workloads.

Q: How do the launch MSRPs compare?

A: The RX 6750 XT had a launch MSRP of 549 USD, while the Pro W5700 had a launch MSRP of 799 USD. Both cards are now end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two cards:

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT | AMD Radeon Pro W5700 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |

| Chip | Navi 22 | Navi 10 |

| Generation | Navi II (RX 6000) | Radeon Pro Navi |

| Transistors | 17,200 million | 10,300 million |

| Die Size | 335 mm² | 251 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 51.3M / mm² | 41.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2150 MHz | 1400 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz | 1880 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2495 MHz | N/A |

| Memory Size | 12 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Bus | 192 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 432.0 GB/s | 448.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 2250 MHz (18 Gbps) | 1750 MHz (14 Gbps) |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 2304 |

| TMUs | 160 | 144 |

| ROPs | 64 | 64 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | N/A |

| Pixel Rate | 166.4 GPixel/s | 120.3 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 416.0 GTexel/s | 270.7 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 13.31 TFLOPS | 8.663 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 26.62 TFLOPS (2:1) | 17.33 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 250 W | 205 W |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 550 W |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 5x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x USB Type-C |

| DirectX Support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| Release Date | 2022-03-02 | 2019-11-18 |

| Launch MSRP | 549 USD | 799 USD |

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion for most buyers: the RX 6750 XT is the better card for the vast majority of tasks. It wins nine out of ten head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 8.1% in G2D to 73.1% in DirectX 11. Its raw compute power is substantially higher, with 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 versus 8.663 TFLOPS for the Pro W5700, and it has ray tracing cores that the Pro card lacks entirely. The higher clock speeds, more shading units, and larger memory pool all contribute to its dominance in gaming and general 3D workloads.

The Pro W5700 should only be considered by users with a specific need for OpenCL compute performance. Its 78.1% win in Geekbench OpenCL is the single most dramatic result in the comparison, and it suggests that certain professional applications built on OpenCL will run significantly faster on this card. The wider memory bus and higher bandwidth, while not translating to wins in the tested benchmarks, may also be relevant for specific memory-bound professional workloads. Additionally, the Pro W5700's five mini-DisplayPort outputs and USB Type-C make it the better fit for multi-monitor professional setups, despite its lower overall performance.

For anyone else, the RX 6750 XT is the obvious choice. It delivers better performance in every DirectX test, Vulkan, Metal, and even 2D desktop work. The launch MSRP difference is notable — 549 USD versus 799 USD — which only reinforces the consumer card's position. The Pro W5700 is a specialized tool for a narrow niche, while the RX 6750 XT is a broadly capable card that happens to outperform it in nearly every measurable way.