AMD Radeon Pro W5700 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in this comparison: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile takes 7 of the 9 head-to-head benchmark tests, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 wins only 2. However, the margin of victory varies significantly depending on the workload, and the AMD card's wins are not trivial.

Starting with the compute-oriented tests, the RTX 4060 Mobile leads decisively. In Geekbench OpenCL, the NVIDIA card scores 89,420 against the AMD's 74,613, a difference of 16.6%. The Vulkan test shows an even larger gap: the RTX 4060 Mobile posts 89,569 versus 70,706 for the Radeon Pro W5700, which is a 21.1% advantage. These are substantial margins that indicate the NVIDIA card handles general-purpose compute workloads with notably higher efficiency in the database's measurements.

The DirectX API tests also favor NVIDIA, though the margins vary. In Passmark DirectX 11, the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 157 versus 104 for the AMD card, a massive 33.8% lead. This is the largest percentage difference in any test. DirectX 12 shows a 26% gap, with scores of 73 and 54 respectively. DirectX 10 is closer, with the NVIDIA card ahead by 17.8% (107 versus 88). Interestingly, in DirectX 9, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 takes the win: 225 versus 216, a 4.2% edge. This suggests the older RDNA 1.0 architecture retains some advantage in legacy DirectX 9 rendering.

The Passmark G3D test, which represents overall 3D graphics performance, goes to NVIDIA by 16.9%, with scores of 17,469 and 14,520. The GPU compute test is much closer: the RTX 4060 Mobile scores 6,816, only 4.7% ahead of the Radeon Pro W5700's 6,495. This narrow margin indicates that for pure compute throughput, the two cards are more evenly matched than the larger 3D gaps might suggest.

The AMD card's second win comes in the Passmark G2D test, which measures 2D graphics and desktop compositing performance. Here, the Radeon Pro W5700 scores 899 versus 730 for the RTX 4060 Mobile, a 23.2% advantage. This is a significant lead and suggests the AMD card handles traditional 2D display workloads more efficiently.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the database places the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 at 25,726, which puts it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25,740, within 0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25,633, within 0.4%), and the AMD FirePro D700 (25,842, within 0.4%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 22,729, placing it in the 67th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22,895, within 0.7%), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (22,549, within 0.8%), and the Intel Arc B580 (23,021, within 1.3%). This is a notable discrepancy: despite winning the majority of the head-to-head tests, the RTX 4060 Mobile has a lower average score across the full benchmark suite. The explanation lies in the weighting of the tests: the AMD card's strong showing in G2D and its higher Passmark G3D baseline contribute to a higher aggregate, even though the NVIDIA card wins most individual comparisons.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile wins 7 of the 9 tests, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two cards?

A: The largest gap is in Passmark DirectX 11, where the RTX 4060 Mobile leads by 33.8% (157 versus 104).

Q: In which tests does the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 outperform the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The AMD card wins Passmark DirectX 9 by 4.2% (225 versus 216) and Passmark G2D by 23.2% (899 versus 730).

Q: How do the two cards compare in average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 has an average score of 25,726 and sits in the 71st percentile, while the RTX 4060 Mobile has an average of 22,729 and sits in the 67th percentile.

Q: How close is the GPU compute performance between the two?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile leads Passmark GPU Compute by only 4.7% (6,816 versus 6,495), making it the closest compute-oriented comparison.

Q: What is the closest rival to each card according to the database?

A: The AMD card's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (within 0.1%), while the RTX 4060 Mobile's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (within 0.7%).

The Verdict

Based strictly on the head-to-head data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is the stronger performer in most modern workloads. It wins all the DirectX 10, 11, and 12 tests, both Geekbench compute tests (OpenCL and Vulkan), the G3D test, and the GPU compute test. The margins are substantial in several cases: 33.8% in DirectX 11, 26% in DirectX 12, and 21.1% in Vulkan. For users running current 3D applications, DirectX 11/12 titles, or Vulkan-based workloads, the RTX 4060 Mobile is the clear choice from this data.

However, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 should not be dismissed. It wins the DirectX 9 test by a small margin (4.2%) and dominates the G2D test by 23.2%. Its average benchmark score is also higher at 25,726 versus 22,729, and it ranks higher in the percentile standings (71st versus 67th). The GPU compute gap is narrow at just 4.7%, meaning for raw compute tasks, the two are nearly equivalent.

The choice depends on the workload priority. If the primary use case involves modern graphics APIs, the RTX 4060 Mobile is the better performer. If the workload leans toward legacy DirectX 9 applications, 2D display tasks, or if the higher average score and percentile ranking matter more, the Radeon Pro W5700 is the better fit. The data does not support a universal winner; it supports a workload-specific recommendation.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every specification category in the database. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 uses a 7 nm process node, while the RTX 4060 Mobile uses a 5 nm node. The AMD card has a larger die size at 251 mm², compared to 159 mm² for the NVIDIA card. Transistor counts also differ significantly: the AMD card has 10,300 million transistors, while the RTX 4060 Mobile has 18,900 million. Transistor density reflects this: the NVIDIA card packs 118.9M transistors per mm², versus 41.0M for the AMD card.

Clock speeds are similar but not identical. The AMD card has a base clock of 1400 MHz and a boost clock of 1880 MHz. The RTX 4060 Mobile has a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost of 1890 MHz. Memory clocks differ: the AMD card runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the NVIDIA card runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration shows a key difference. Both have 8 GB of GDDR6, but the AMD card uses a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 4060 Mobile uses a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD card has more than 75% higher memory bandwidth.

The compute unit configurations also differ. The AMD card has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 4060 Mobile has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The NVIDIA card has more shading units but fewer TMUs and ROPs. The RTX 4060 Mobile also includes 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores; the AMD card has none listed.

Pixel and texture rates reflect these differences. The AMD card achieves 120.3 GPixel/s and 270.7 GTexel/s, while the RTX 4060 Mobile achieves 90.72 GPixel/s and 181.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance favors the NVIDIA card: 11.61 TFLOPS versus 8.663 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is interesting: the AMD card reaches 17.33 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the NVIDIA card reaches 11.61 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Power characteristics differ substantially. The AMD card has a TDP of 205 W, requires a dual-slot cooler, and uses 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors with a suggested 550 W PSU. The RTX 4060 Mobile has a TDP of 115 W, is listed as IGP (integrated graphics package), and has no power connectors. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 for AMD versus PCIe 4.0 x8 for NVIDIA.

Display outputs are another point of difference. The AMD card offers 5x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C. The RTX 4060 Mobile's outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent." The AMD card is 267 mm long and 111 mm tall, while the NVIDIA card has no dimensions listed. Production status also differs: the AMD card is end-of-life, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is active.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is substantial. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 architecture, using the Navi 10 chip. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip. The process node difference is notable: 7 nm for AMD versus 5 nm for NVIDIA, both fabricated by TSMC.

The transistor density tells a clear story of architectural evolution. The RTX 4060 Mobile packs 118.9M transistors per mm², nearly three times the density of the AMD card's 41.0M per mm². This higher density, combined with a smaller die (159 mm² versus 251 mm²), allows the NVIDIA card to fit 18,900 million transistors versus 10,300 million for AMD.

The most significant architectural feature difference is the presence of dedicated hardware on the NVIDIA card. The RTX 4060 Mobile includes 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores, which the AMD card completely lacks. This means the NVIDIA card has hardware acceleration for ray-traced workloads and AI/ML tensor operations, while the AMD card relies on its general-purpose shading units for these tasks.

The shading unit counts differ, with the NVIDIA card having 3072 versus 2304 for AMD. However, the AMD card has more TMUs (144 versus 96) and ROPs (64 versus 48). This configuration suggests the AMD card is optimized for texture-heavy and pixel-throughput workloads, while the NVIDIA card favors compute-heavy and shader-intensive tasks.

The FP16 implementation differs fundamentally. The AMD card achieves 17.33 TFLOPS FP16 through a 2:1 ratio, meaning it can perform two FP16 operations per FP32 operation. The NVIDIA card achieves 11.61 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, meaning FP16 and FP32 throughput are equal. This makes the AMD card potentially faster for FP16 workloads that can utilize the 2:1 rate, while the NVIDIA card offers consistent performance across both precisions.

The DirectX support also differs: the AMD card supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the NVIDIA card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). Both cards support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The NVIDIA card's newer architecture also supports higher effective memory speeds (16 Gbps versus 14 Gbps) but with a narrower bus (128-bit versus 256-bit), resulting in significantly lower total bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro W5700 wins in two specific areas according to the head-to-head data. First, it dominates the Passmark G2D test with a 23.2% advantage (899 versus 730). This indicates superior 2D rendering, desktop compositing, and traditional display output performance. Second, it wins the Passmark DirectX 9 test by 4.2% (225 versus 216), suggesting better compatibility or optimization for legacy DirectX 9 applications. Additionally, its higher average benchmark score of 25,726 and 71st percentile ranking, compared to 22,729 and 67th for the NVIDIA card, indicate that across the full suite of recorded benchmarks, the AMD card performs better on aggregate. Its memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is also significantly higher, which could benefit bandwidth-sensitive workloads.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile wins in the majority of tests, covering the most modern and demanding workloads. It leads in Geekbench OpenCL by 16.6% and Geekbench Vulkan by 21.1%, making it the stronger choice for general-purpose compute and cross-platform GPU compute. It wins all three modern DirectX tests: DirectX 10 by 17.8%, DirectX 11 by 33.8%, and DirectX 12 by 26%. The Passmark G3D test, which measures overall 3D graphics performance, also goes to the NVIDIA card by 16.9%. Even the GPU compute test, while close, favors the NVIDIA card by 4.7%. The NVIDIA card's FP32 performance of 11.61 TFLOPS is also higher than the AMD card's 8.663 TFLOPS, and it includes dedicated ray tracing and tensor cores, making it the better choice for ray-traced content and AI-accelerated workloads. Its lower TDP of 115 W versus 205 W also makes it more suitable for mobile or power-constrained environments.