AMD Radeon Pro W5700X vs AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE Comparison

AMD Radeon Pro W5700X and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE are two very different GPUs aimed at different segments, and the benchmark data reflects this split. The Pro W5700X, a workstation part from 2019, holds a higher percentile ranking (87th) compared to the RX 7650 GRE's 83rd, yet the newer Radeon RX 7650 GRE dominates the one head-to-head benchmark where both were tested. The data shows a clear generational leap in raw compute, but the older card's strengths lie in its professional feature set and larger memory pool. The RX 7650 GRE wins the only direct comparison, but the W5700X still commands respect in its niche.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the clear winner in raw compute and modern gaming workloads. In the sole head-to-head benchmark available, Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 7650 GRE scores 83109 against the W5700X's 43810, a massive 47.3% advantage for the newer card. This indicates that for compute-heavy tasks, rendering, or any workload that leverages standard OpenCL, the RX 7650 GRE is substantially faster.

The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, however, wins in the professional and content creation space. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, double the RX 7650 GRE's 8 GB, makes it better suited for large datasets, high-resolution textures, or multi-application workflows that exceed the 8 GB capacity. Additionally, its Apple MPX bus interface and four Thunderbolt display outputs suggest it is designed for Mac Pro systems, where its combination of memory and display connectivity is a key advantage over the RX 7650 GRE's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

The data also shows a split in API support. The RX 7650 GRE supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes features like ray tracing acceleration (it has 32 RT cores), while the W5700X only supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and has no dedicated RT cores. For modern games that leverage DirectX 12 Ultimate features, the RX 7650 GRE is the only viable option between the two.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two cards is stark. The W5700X is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture using the Navi 10 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. It packs 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 41.0M per mm². The RX 7650 GRE, in contrast, uses the newer RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip (codename "Hotpink Bonefish"), built on a more advanced 6 nm process. It contains 13,300 million transistors on a smaller 204 mm² die, achieving a significantly higher density of 65.2M per mm².

Clock speeds tell a similar story of generational improvement. The W5700X has a base clock of 1243 MHz and a boost clock of 2040 MHz. The RX 7650 GRE runs much higher, with a 1720 MHz base, a 2350 MHz game clock, and a 2695 MHz boost. This higher frequency, combined with the newer architecture, explains the RX 7650 GRE's dominant FP32 performance of 22.08 TFLOPS versus the W5700X's 10.44 TFLOPS.

Memory architecture also differs fundamentally. The W5700X uses a 256-bit memory bus with 16 GB of GDDR6 running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 7650 GRE uses a narrower 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR6 at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), resulting in 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The W5700X has more bandwidth and capacity, but the RX 7650 GRE compensates with higher memory clocks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains only one direct comparison between these two GPUs, and it is a decisive win for the RX 7650 GRE. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the RX 7650 GRE scores 83109, while the W5700X scores 43810. This represents a 47.3% performance difference, meaning the RX 7650 GRE is nearly twice as fast in this compute workload. This is a massive gap that cannot be attributed to minor clock differences; it reflects the architectural leap from RDNA 1.0 to RDNA 3.0 and the RX 7650 GRE's much higher FP32 throughput (22.08 TFLOPS versus 10.44 TFLOPS).

Looking at other recorded benchmarks, the W5700X shows its strengths in API-specific tests. It scores 75427 in Geekbench Metal, 45246 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 43810 in Geekbench OpenCL. The RX 7650 GRE has no Metal or Vulkan scores recorded in the database, only its OpenCL result and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2336. This means the W5700X's average benchmark score of 54828 is higher than the RX 7650 GRE's 42723, but this is skewed by the lack of comparable test data. When both are tested on the same OpenCL workload, the RX 7650 GRE is clearly superior.

The W5700X's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (average score 54247, delta 1.1%) and RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, delta 1.1%), putting it slightly ahead of those cards. The RX 7650 GRE's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (43223, delta -1.2%) and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, delta -1.2%), showing it trades blows with those cards. This places the two AMD cards in different performance tiers, with the W5700X's average score sitting closer to high-end NVIDIA cards while the RX 7650 GRE competes with mid-range options.

Specification Differences

The specifications diverge significantly across nearly every category. The W5700X uses the Navi 10 chip on RDNA 1.0 architecture, while the RX 7650 GRE uses Navi 33 on RDNA 3.0. The process node improves from 7 nm to 6 nm, with transistor count rising from 10,300 million to 13,300 million, while die size shrinks from 251 mm² to 204 mm². Transistor density jumps from 41.0M per mm² to 65.2M per mm².

Compute resources differ as well. The W5700X has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with no dedicated RT cores. The RX 7650 GRE has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, but includes 32 RT cores. This means the W5700X has more traditional shader units, but the RX 7650 GRE's newer architecture and higher clocks deliver more raw FP32 performance (22.08 TFLOPS versus 10.44 TFLOPS). The FP16 output also differs: the W5700X achieves 20.89 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while the RX 7650 GRE achieves 22.08 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, indicating the newer card does not sacrifice FP16 performance.

Memory configurations are starkly different. The W5700X offers 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 7650 GRE offers 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The W5700X's memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the RX 7650 GRE runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Power and physical specifications also vary. The W5700X has a TDP of 205 W and requires a 550 W power supply, while the RX 7650 GRE has a 170 W TDP and a 450 W suggested PSU. The W5700X is a quad-slot card with an Apple MPX bus interface, measuring 305 mm in length. The RX 7650 GRE is a dual-slot card with a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, measuring 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height, and uses a single 8-pin power connector.

Display outputs differ: the W5700X has 1x HDMI 2.0b and 4x Thunderbolt, while the RX 7650 GRE has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. Both support DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.6, but the W5700X only reaches DirectX 12 (12_1) while the RX 7650 GRE supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). Vulkan support is identical at 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in compute workloads?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is significantly faster. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, it scores 83109 versus the W5700X's 43810, a 47.3% advantage.

Q: How does the memory capacity differ?

A: The W5700X has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, while the RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB on a 128-bit bus. The W5700X also offers higher bandwidth at 448.0 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s.

Q: Do both cards support ray tracing?

A: No. The RX 7650 GRE includes 32 dedicated RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The W5700X has no RT cores and only supports DirectX 12 (12_1).

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The W5700X has a higher average benchmark score of 54828 compared to the RX 7650 GRE's 42723. However, this is based on different test sets, as the W5700X has three recorded benchmarks (Metal, OpenCL, Vulkan) while the RX 7650 GRE has two (OpenCL, 3DMark Steel Nomad).

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The W5700X has a TDP of 205 W and a suggested 550 W power supply. The RX 7650 GRE has a lower TDP of 170 W and requires a 450 W power supply.

Q: Which card is newer and still in production?

A: The RX 7650 GRE is newer, released on February 6, 2025, and is marked as Active in production. The W5700X was released on December 10, 2019, and is now End-of-life.