AMD Radeon PRO W7400 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither card records any wins in direct competition. This absence of paired test data means the comparison must rely on the broader benchmark results and architectural specifications recorded for each card individually.

The RTX 5050 has an extensive benchmark record in the database. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score reaches 2502, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores hit 90334 and 89381 respectively. Passmark results show a G3D score of 17326, a GPU compute score of 9184, and API-specific scores of 103 for DirectX 10, 150 for DirectX 11, 66 for DirectX 12, and 186 for DirectX 9. The G2D score sits at 1113. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 21035, placing the card in the 66th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The W7400, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded at all. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking sits at 50. This absence of measured performance data means the RTX 5050 stands as the only card between the two with empirical test results, and those results position it favorably relative to its nearest rivals. The RTX 5050's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL with an average score of 21153 and a delta of -0.6%, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 with a -1% delta, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 with a 1.6% delta, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile at 21379 with a -1.6% delta. The RTX 5050 trails the RX Vega M GL by 0.6%, the HD 8970M by 1%, and the RTX A4000 Mobile by 1.6%, while leading the RX 5600 XT by 1.6%. These narrow margins indicate the RTX 5050 sits in a competitive cluster where small percentage differences separate cards.

Architecture Differences

The two cards diverge fundamentally in their underlying architectures. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 uses the Navi 33 chip built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the codename Hotpink Bonefish, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 uses the GB207 chip built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The W7400 belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) generation, whereas the RTX 5050 belongs to the GeForce 50-series generation.

Manufacturing processes differ notably. The W7400 is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the RTX 5050 uses a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The transistor counts reflect this difference: the W7400 contains 13,300 million transistors across a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The RTX 5050 packs 16,900 million transistors into a smaller 149 mm² die, achieving a much higher density of 113.4 million per square millimeter. This density advantage suggests the RTX 5050's newer process node allows for significantly more compact logic.

Compute resources also differ substantially. The W7400 features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The RTX 5050 counters with 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The W7400 has 28 ray tracing cores, while the RTX 5050 has 20 RT cores. Critically, the RTX 5050 includes 80 tensor cores, a feature entirely absent from the W7400's specification sheet.

Clock behavior shows a stark contrast. The W7400 lists a base clock of 330 MHz and a boost clock of 1100 MHz, unusually low figures that likely reflect a power-optimized workstation design. The RTX 5050 runs far higher, with a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz. Memory clocks similarly differ: the W7400's GDDR6 runs at 1350 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective), while the RTX 5050's GDDR6 runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

Power characteristics reinforce the architectural split. The W7400 consumes a 55 W TDP, requires no power connectors, fits a single-slot design, and suggests a 250 W PSU. The RTX 5050 consumes a 130 W TDP, uses a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU. The bus interfaces also differ: the W7400 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5050 uses PCIe 5.0 x8.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data indicates the RTX 5050 wins decisively in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS nearly doubles the W7400's 7.885 TFLOPS. FP16 performance follows the same pattern, with the RTX 5050 again delivering 13.17 TFLOPS versus the W7400's 7.885 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio for both cards. Texture rate favors the RTX 5050 at 205.8 GTexel/s versus the W7400's 123.2 GTexel/s. Pixel rate also goes to the RTX 5050, which reaches 82.30 GPixel/s compared to the W7400's 70.40 GPixel/s.

Memory bandwidth splits in the RTX 5050's favor. Both cards use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, but the RTX 5050's faster memory clock yields 320.0 GB/s versus the W7400's 172.8 GB/s. This bandwidth advantage supports the RTX 5050's higher compute throughput.

The W7400 does hold advantages in specific areas. Its ROP count of 64 doubles the RTX 5050's 32 ROPs, which can benefit certain rasterization workloads. Its TMU count of 112 exceeds the RTX 5050's 80. The W7400 also offers four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the RTX 5050 provides one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. The W7400's 55 W TDP positions it as a much lower-power option, and its single-slot design with no power connectors suits constrained chassis environments. Its 168 mm length and 69 mm height also make it a compact card, though the RTX 5050's dimensions are not recorded in the database.

The RTX 5050's tensor cores provide a capability the W7400 lacks entirely, which matters for workloads that leverage tensor operations. The RTX 5050 also benefits from PCIe 5.0 x8 connectivity versus the W7400's PCIe 4.0 x8, doubling the available bandwidth per lane generation.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers 13.17 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 delivers 7.885 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 5050 leads by roughly 67%.

Q: What memory configurations do these cards use?

A: Both cards use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 5050 achieves 320.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the W7400 achieves 172.8 GB/s.

Q: How do the power requirements compare?

A: The W7400 has a 55 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W PSU. The RTX 5050 has a 130 W TDP, requires one 8-pin connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU.

Q: Does either card include tensor cores?

A: The RTX 5050 includes 80 tensor cores. The W7400 lists no tensor cores on its specification sheet.

Q: What are the release dates for these cards?

A: The W7400 has a release date of 2025-08-02, while the RTX 5050 has a release date of 2025-06-30.

Q: What benchmark scores does the RTX 5050 record?

A: The RTX 5050 scores 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 90334 in Geekbench OpenCL, 89381 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 17326 in Passmark G3D, with an average benchmark score of 21035.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two cards. The RTX 5050's benchmark results place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the W7400 sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 provides concrete evidence of its measured capability, and its nearest rival deltas, ranging from -1.6% to +1.6%, show it performs at parity with a cluster of established GPUs.

The architectural specifications reinforce this positioning. The RTX 5050's 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 output, 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, 2560 shading units, and 80 tensor cores give it substantial compute advantages over the W7400's 7.885 TFLOPS, 172.8 GB/s, and 1792 shading units. The RTX 5050 also runs at far higher clocks, with a 2572 MHz boost versus the W7400's 1100 MHz boost.

The W7400's strengths lie in efficiency and form factor. Its 55 W TDP, single-slot design, and absence of power connectors make it suitable for low-power or space-constrained installations. Its higher ROP count of 64 and TMU count of 112 could benefit specific rasterization workloads. However, without any benchmark scores recorded, the W7400's real-world performance cannot be quantified from the database.

The RTX 5050 is the card with measured performance data, a higher percentile ranking, and superior compute specifications across nearly every metric. The W7400 offers lower power consumption and a more compact physical design but lacks the recorded performance evidence and raw throughput of the RTX 5050.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The W7400 uses the Navi 33 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture and codename Hotpink Bonefish, while the RTX 5050 uses the GB207 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The W7400 belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) generation; the RTX 5050 belongs to the GeForce 50 generation.

Process nodes differ: 6 nm for the W7400 versus 5 nm for the RTX 5050, both at TSMC. Transistor counts are 13,300 million for the W7400 and 16,900 million for the RTX 5050. Die sizes are 204 mm² versus 149 mm², with transistor densities of 65.2M per mm² and 113.4M per mm² respectively.

Clocks show major gaps. The W7400's base clock is 330 MHz and boost is 1100 MHz; the RTX 5050's base is 2317 MHz and boost is 2572 MHz. Memory clocks are 1350 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective) for the W7400 and 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective) for the RTX 5050.

Both use 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, but bandwidth differs: 172.8 GB/s versus 320.0 GB/s. Shading units number 1792 versus 2560, TMUs 112 versus 80, ROPs 64 versus 32, and RT cores 28 versus 20. The RTX 5050 has 80 tensor cores; the W7400 has none.

Pixel rates are 70.40 GPixel/s versus 82.30 GPixel/s, and texture rates are 123.2 GTexel/s versus 205.8 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 both show 7.885 TFLOPS for the W7400 and 13.17 TFLOPS for the RTX 5050. TDP is 55 W versus 130 W. The W7400 is single-slot with no power connectors; the RTX 5050 is dual-slot with one 8-pin connector. Suggested PSUs are 250 W versus 300 W. Bus interfaces are PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 2.1 versus 1x HDMI 2.1b with 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The W7400 measures 168 mm by 69 mm by 20 mm; the RTX 5050 has no recorded dimensions. Release dates are 2025-08-02 for the W7400 and 2025-06-30 for the RTX 5050. The RTX 5050 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD; the W7400 has no recorded launch MSRP.