AMD Radeon Pro W5700X vs AMD Radeon RX 7600M Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two AMD Radeon parts. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is the superior performer in the OpenCL workload, scoring 63,775 against the Radeon Pro W5700X's 43,810, a 45.6% advantage. This makes the RX 7600M the decisive choice for any compute-oriented task measured by that benchmark.

The Radeon Pro W5700X, however, is not without its own strengths. Its average benchmark score of 54,828 across all recorded tests (OpenCL, Metal, and Vulkan) places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, only two points lower than the RX 7600M's 89th percentile. The W5700X also offers a larger memory pool and a different connectivity profile, which may matter more than raw compute speed in specific professional environments.

For users who prioritize raw OpenCL throughput, the RX 7600M is the obvious pick. For those who need 16 GB of VRAM, a quad-slot form factor, and Apple MPX bus compatibility, the W5700X is the only option that fits. The data does not support a universal winner; it supports a situational one.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different generations of AMD's RDNA architecture. The RX 7600M uses RDNA 3.0 on the Navi 33 chip, while the W5700X uses the older RDNA 1.0 on the Navi 10 chip. This generational gap shows up in the process node: the RX 7600M is built on a 6 nm TSMC process, whereas the W5700X uses a 7 nm TSMC process.

The transistor counts reflect the different design goals. The RX 7600M packs 13,300 million transistors into a 204 mm² die, yielding a density of 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter. The W5700X contains 10,300 million transistors on a larger 251 mm² die, resulting in a lower density of 41.0 million per square millimeter. The newer process allows the RX 7600M to fit more logic into less space.

Clock behavior also diverges. The RX 7600M has a base clock of 1500 MHz, a boost of 2410 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz. The W5700X runs lower, with a 1243 MHz base and a 2040 MHz boost, and it has no recorded game clock. Memory clocks differ as well: the RX 7600M runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective), while the W5700X runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

The RX 7600M includes 28 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the W5700X, which lists none. The W5700X also lacks ray tracing support in its API specifications, supporting DirectX 12 (12_1) versus the RX 7600M's DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). Both cards support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which card has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The RX 7600M has an average benchmark score of 63,775, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. The W5700X averages 54,828 across its three recorded tests, placing it in the 87th percentile.

Q: How much faster is the RX 7600M in OpenCL?

A: In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the RX 7600M scores 63,775 versus the W5700X's 43,810, which is a 45.6% higher score.

Q: Does the W5700X have any benchmark where it wins?

A: The head-to-head data records only one test, Geekbench OpenCL, which the RX 7600M wins. The W5700X does have additional recorded scores in Geekbench Metal (75,427) and Geekbench Vulkan (45,246) that are not compared directly, but in the single head-to-head pairing, the W5700X has zero wins.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The RX 7600M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The W5700X has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card is more power-efficient?

A: The RX 7600M has a TDP of 90 W, while the W5700X has a TDP of 205 W. The RX 7600M also delivers higher FP32 performance (17.27 TFLOPS vs 10.44 TFLOPS) at less than half the TDP.

Q: What is the W5700X's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is 999 USD.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every measurable specification. The RX 7600M uses the Navi 33 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the W5700X uses Navi 10 with RDNA 1.0. The RX 7600M is built on a 6 nm process; the W5700X on 7 nm. The RX 7600M has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die; the W5700X has 10,300 million on 251 mm².

Clock speeds favor the RX 7600M: 1500 MHz base and 2410 MHz boost versus 1243 MHz base and 2040 MHz boost. The RX 7600M also has a higher memory clock at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) compared to the W5700X's 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Memory capacity and bus width favor the W5700X: 16 GB on a 256-bit bus versus 8 GB on a 128-bit bus. Bandwidth follows suit, with the W5700X at 448.0 GB/s versus the RX 7600M's 256.0 GB/s.

Compute unit counts vary. The RX 7600M has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The W5700X has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RX 7600M includes 28 ray tracing cores; the W5700X has none. Pixel rates differ, with the RX 7600M at 154.2 GPixel/s versus the W5700X's 130.6 GPixel/s. Texture rates are higher on the W5700X at 326.4 GTexel/s versus 269.9 GTexel/s.

FP32 throughput strongly favors the RX 7600M: 17.27 TFLOPS versus 10.44 TFLOPS. FP16 rates are 34.55 TFLOPS and 20.89 TFLOPS, respectively.

Power and form factor diverge sharply. The RX 7600M is rated at 90 W TDP, is an integrated graphics package (IGP), and requires no power connectors. The W5700X is rated at 205 W TDP, occupies a quad-slot width, and requires a 550 W suggested PSU. The RX 7600M uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface; the W5700X uses Apple MPX.

Display outputs differ: the RX 7600M is portable-device dependent, while the W5700X offers 1x HDMI 2.0b and 4x Thunderbolt. The W5700X measures 305 mm in length (12 inches). Production status also differs: the RX 7600M is Active, the W5700X is End-of-life. Release dates are 2023-01-03 for the RX 7600M and 2019-12-10 for the W5700X.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only recorded head-to-head comparison is Geekbench OpenCL. The RX 7600M scores 63,775, and the W5700X scores 43,810, giving the RX 7600M a 45.6% lead. This is the largest margin in favor of either card across all recorded data.

The W5700X's other recorded scores provide context. Its Geekbench Metal score of 75,427 is substantially higher than its OpenCL score, suggesting that the card's performance varies significantly by API. Its Vulkan score of 45,246 sits between the two, closer to its OpenCL result. These additional scores are not directly compared to the RX 7600M in the database, so they cannot be used to claim a head-to-head win for the W5700X.

The RX 7600M's OpenCL score of 63,775 places it near the top of its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP scores 63,830, a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA CMP 30HX scores 63,842, also a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 63,693, 0.1% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 64,212, 0.7% higher. The RX 7600M sits comfortably within this cluster, effectively matching its closest competitors.

The W5700X's average score of 54,828 places it near a different set of rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 averages 54,247, which is 1.1% lower, and the RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54,209, also 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB averages 55,698, 1.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55,757, 1.7% higher. The W5700X's average is thus competitive with these high-end parts, despite its lower OpenCL score.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7600M wins decisively in raw OpenCL compute. Its 45.6% lead over the W5700X in that test, combined with its higher FP32 throughput (17.27 TFLOPS vs 10.44 TFLOPS), makes it the clear choice for workloads that rely on this API. Its 90 W TDP also makes it far more power-efficient, delivering more performance at less than half the power draw. The presence of 28 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support gives it a feature advantage for modern graphics workloads, including ray-traced rendering.

The W5700X wins in memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 16 GB VRAM on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a substantial advantage over the RX 7600M's 8 GB and 256.0 GB/s. This makes the W5700X better suited for large datasets or high-resolution textures that exceed the RX 7600M's memory ceiling. Its higher texture rate (326.4 GTexel/s vs 269.9 GTexel/s) also gives it an edge in texture-heavy workloads.

The W5700X's form factor and connectivity are unique. Its quad-slot design, 305 mm length, and Apple MPX bus interface make it a specialized part for Mac Pro environments. The 4x Thunderbolt outputs and 1x HDMI 2.0b provide a specific display configuration that the RX 7600M cannot match, as its outputs are portable-device dependent.

Production status matters for long-term deployments. The RX 7600M is Active, while the W5700X is End-of-life. The RX 7600M also has a newer release date (2023-01-03 vs 2019-12-10), indicating a longer remaining support window. For new system builds, the data favors the RX 7600M; for existing Mac Pro upgrades, the W5700X remains the only fit.