AMD Radeon PRO W7400 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 Comparison

AMD Radeon PRO W7400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 are both AMD GPUs, but they target different segments of the market. The PRO W7400 is a professional workstation card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the RX 9060 is a consumer gaming card from the Radeon RX 9000 series using the newer RDNA 4.0 architecture. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two cards, so a direct comparison of performance metrics is not available. However, the recorded specifications and the existing benchmark data for the RX 9060 provide a clear picture of their relative positioning.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not include a single shared benchmark score for both the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 and the AMD Radeon RX 9060. The PRO W7400 has an empty benchmark array, meaning no recorded test scores exist for it in the database. Consequently, there are no direct wins or losses to analyze between these two specific cards.

What the database does show is the benchmark performance of the RX 9060 against a set of its nearest rivals. The RX 9060 holds an average benchmark score of 16014 across ten recorded tests. This places it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060's score. This indicates the RX 9060 is essentially performance-equivalent to the RTX 3060 Ti, trailing by a negligible margin.

The RX 9060 shows a 1% lead over both the AMD Radeon R9 370X and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which have average scores of 15862 and 15852 respectively. The largest gap in this rival group is against the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, where the RX 9060 leads by 2.1%, with the W5500 scoring 15679. These deltas are all within a few percentage points, suggesting the RX 9060 sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Since the PRO W7400 has no benchmark scores, its percentile rank of 50 is derived from its specifications rather than empirical testing. This places it below the RX 9060's 59th percentile. The data suggests that while the PRO W7400 is a capable workstation card, it does not have the measured raw performance data to compete directly with the RX 9060 in these consumer-oriented benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its average is listed as 0.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060's average score of 16014 is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's average score of 16129.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the difference in FP32 performance between the two cards?

A: The RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the PRO W7400 delivers 7.885 TFLOPS. This makes the RX 9060 approximately 2.7 times faster in this metric.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), as well as OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The RX 9060 has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is significantly higher than the PRO W7400's 172.8 GB/s, despite both using 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two cards is substantial. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 uses the Navi 33 chip built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename "Hotpink Bonefish." It is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 204 mm² and contains 13,300 million transistors. This results in a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm².

In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 uses the Navi 44 chip based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, with the codename "Strix Point." It is built on a more advanced 4 nm process, also at TSMC. The die size is slightly smaller at 199 mm², yet it packs 29,700 million transistors, more than double the count of the PRO W7400. This yields a transistor density of 149.2 million per mm², indicating a much denser and more modern design.

The clock speeds reflect the architectural differences. The PRO W7400 has a base clock of 330 MHz and a boost clock of 1100 MHz, which are very low figures, likely tuned for power efficiency in a workstation environment. The RX 9060 operates at a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. These significantly higher frequencies contribute to the RX 9060's much higher compute throughput.

Both cards share the same core configuration: 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores. Despite the identical core counts, the RX 9060 achieves a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s, compared to the PRO W7400's 70.40 GPixel/s and 123.2 GTexel/s. The architectural efficiency and higher clocks of the RDNA 4.0 chip are evident in these output rates.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between the two cards are numerous and define their distinct roles. The process node differs, with the PRO W7400 on 6 nm and the RX 9060 on 4 nm. Transistor count is 13,300 million for the PRO W7400 versus 29,700 million for the RX 9060. Die size is 204 mm² for the PRO W7400 and 199 mm² for the RX 9060.

Clock speeds are a major differentiator. The PRO W7400 has a base clock of 330 MHz and a boost clock of 1100 MHz. The RX 9060 has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. Memory clocks also differ: the PRO W7400 runs at 1350 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective), while the RX 9060 runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Memory bandwidth is 172.8 GB/s for the PRO W7400 and 288.0 GB/s for the RX 9060, even though both use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. Compute performance shows a stark contrast: the PRO W7400 delivers 7.885 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1), while the RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS for both. Pixel rate is 70.40 GPixel/s versus 191.4 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 123.2 GTexel/s versus 334.9 GTexel/s.

Power and physical specifications differ as well. The PRO W7400 has a TDP of 55 W, is a single-slot card, requires no power connectors, and has a suggested PSU of 250 W. The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W, is a dual-slot card, uses a single 8-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 300 W. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the PRO W7400 and PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RX 9060. Display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 2.1 for the PRO W7400, while the RX 9060 has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 wins in power efficiency and form factor. Its 55 W TDP is less than half of the RX 9060's 132 W, and it requires no power connectors, making it a low-power, single-slot solution. Its 168 mm length, 69 mm height, and 20 mm width make it compact for space-constrained professional systems. The card is also the predecessor to the Radeon Pro Vega line and remains in active production.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 wins decisively in raw performance metrics. It has a 2.7 times higher FP32 throughput at 21.43 TFLOPS versus 7.885 TFLOPS. Its memory bandwidth is 67% higher at 288.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is 2.7 times higher, and the texture rate is 2.7 times higher. It also uses a faster PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, doubling the bus width and generational throughput of the PRO W7400's PCIe 4.0 x8. The RX 9060 also has a higher percentile ranking at 59 versus 50.

For connectivity, the PRO W7400 offers four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, which may be preferable for multi-display professional setups. The RX 9060 offers a mix of HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, which is more typical for consumer use. The RX 9060 is also part of the Radeon RX 9000 series, whereas the PRO W7400 is a standalone professional card.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two GPUs by their intended use cases. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 is a professional workstation card optimized for low power consumption and a compact single-slot design. Its 55 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and 250 W suggested PSU indicate it is meant for systems where thermal and power budgets are tight. Its four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs support professional display configurations. With no benchmark scores recorded, its performance level is defined by its specifications, which place it at the 50th percentile.

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is a consumer-oriented card from the Radeon RX 9000 series, and the benchmark data confirms its performance tier. Its average score of 16014 places it at the 59th percentile, with performance essentially matching the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% slower) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 and R9 370X (1% faster). The RX 9060's architectural advantages are substantial, with a 4 nm process, nearly double the transistor count, and significantly higher clocks.

The choice between these cards depends entirely on the user's priorities. The PRO W7400 suits professionals who require a low-power, single-slot card with multiple DisplayPort outputs for workstation displays. The RX 9060 is for users who need maximum compute performance, higher memory bandwidth, and a newer architecture, as evidenced by its superior specification sheet and measured benchmark results. The RX 9060 is the more powerful card by every measurable performance metric in the database.