AMD Radeon PRO W7400 vs NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation Comparison

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation occupy very different positions in the workstation GPU landscape. The data in the database shows a clear separation in raw compute capability, memory resources, and physical design, driven by fundamentally different architectures and target use cases. This analysis relies exclusively on the recorded specifications and benchmark scores for both cards.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation dominates the benchmark comparisons in every recorded test. The most striking disparity appears in the Geekbench OpenCL test, where the RTX 5880 scores 326,898 points. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which means the quantitative comparison is entirely one-sided. For the RTX 5880, the PassMark G3D score of 25,096 and the PassMark GPU Compute score of 14,208 further illustrate its compute-oriented design. The RTX 5880 also records PassMark DirectX scores of 335 for DirectX 9, 228 for DirectX 11, 167 for DirectX 10, and 70 for DirectX 12, along with a PassMark G2D score of 777.

Because the W7400 lacks any benchmark entries, the database cannot provide a direct head-to-head percentage delta between these two specific cards. However, the RTX 5880's average benchmark score of 45,972 places it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX A2000 with an average score of 46,043, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 5880. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384, which is 1.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M scores 46,601, which is 1.4% higher. These narrow margins suggest that the RTX 5880's average score sits within a tightly clustered performance band among its closest competitors, despite its much larger absolute compute specifications.

The absence of benchmark data for the W7400 means its percentile ranking of 50 is based on its specification profile rather than measured performance. The RTX 5880's FP32 throughput of 69.27 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 69.27 TFLOPS (1:1) indicate a card designed for heavy parallel workloads. The W7400's FP32 and FP16 figures both stand at 7.885 TFLOPS (1:1), a fraction of the NVIDIA card's throughput. In terms of pixel processing, the RTX 5880 delivers 433.0 GPixel/s, while the W7400 manages 70.40 GPixel/s. Texture rate follows the same pattern, with the RTX 5880 at 1,082.4 GTexel/s versus 123.2 GTexel/s for the W7400.

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on different manufacturing processes and architectures. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 uses the Navi 33 chip based on RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) generation. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses the AD102 chip based on Ada Lovelace architecture and belongs to the Workstation Ada (x000A) generation. The process nodes differ: AMD uses TSMC's 6 nm process, while NVIDIA uses TSMC's 5 nm process. The W7400 contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm². The RTX 5880 packs 76,300 million transistors onto a 609 mm² die, achieving a density of 125.3 million per mm². The NVIDIA chip has roughly 5.7 times the transistor count and nearly three times the die area.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The W7400 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 172.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5880 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 864.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That is six times the capacity and exactly five times the bandwidth. Clock behavior also differs. The W7400 has a base clock of 330 MHz and a boost clock of 1100 MHz, with memory clocked at 1350 MHz or 10.8 Gbps effective. The RTX 5880 has a base clock of 975 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective.

Compute unit counts reflect the architectural gap. The W7400 has 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 raster operation units, and 28 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores listed. The RTX 5880 has 14,080 shading units, 440 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 110 RT cores, and 440 tensor cores. The shading unit count is nearly eight times higher on the NVIDIA card, and the RT core count is nearly four times higher.

Power and physical design also separate the two. The W7400 has a TDP of 55 W, is single-slot, requires no power connectors, and has a suggested PSU of 250 W. It measures 168 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. The RTX 5880 has a TDP of 285 W, is dual-slot, requires one 16-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 600 W. It measures 267 mm in length and 112 mm in height, with no width listed. The bus interface differs as well: the W7400 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5880 uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Display outputs differ in version. The W7400 provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1, while the RTX 5880 provides 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Production status for both is listed as Active. The W7400 was released on 2025-08-02, and its predecessor is the Radeon Pro Vega. The RTX 5880 was released on 2024-01-04, with its predecessor listed as Workstation Ampere and its successor as Blackwell PRO W. The RTX 5880 is listed as part of the GeForce 50-series series in the database, while the W7400 has no series listed.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the superior choice for compute-heavy workloads that demand high FP32 throughput, large memory capacity, and extensive bandwidth. Its 69.27 TFLOPS FP32 performance, 48 GB memory, and 864.0 GB/s bandwidth position it for tasks such as large-scale rendering, simulation, and AI inference with tensor core acceleration. Its 85th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 45,972 confirm that it performs near the top of the database's tracked GPUs. The 440 tensor cores and 110 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for workloads that can use them.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 is a low-power, compact alternative. Its 55 W TDP, single-slot design, and lack of external power connectors make it suitable for systems with limited space and power budgets. The 8 GB memory and 172.8 GB/s bandwidth are modest, and the 7.885 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is roughly 11% of the RTX 5880's figure. The W7400's 50th percentile ranking reflects its mid-range positioning among all GPUs. Its DisplayPort 2.1 outputs are a notable feature, as they support a newer display interface standard than the RTX 5880's DisplayPort 1.4a.

Users who prioritize raw compute performance, large datasets, and ray tracing should choose the RTX 5880. Users who need a low-profile, power-efficient card for basic workstation tasks or multi-display setups may find the W7400 adequate, but the benchmark data shows no scenario where the W7400 outperforms the RTX 5880 in measured tests.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation delivers 69.27 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 delivers 7.885 TFLOPS FP32.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The RTX 5880 has 48 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 864.0 GB/s bandwidth. The W7400 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP and power requirements?

A: The W7400 has a 55 W TDP, requires no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W PSU. The RTX 5880 has a 285 W TDP, requires one 16-pin connector, and suggests a 600 W PSU.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RTX 5880 has 110 RT cores. The W7400 has 28 RT cores.

Q: What display outputs does each card support?

A: The W7400 has 4x DisplayPort 2.1. The RTX 5880 has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Q: What is the RTX 5880's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The RTX 5880 has an average benchmark score of 45,972 and sits in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A2000, scores 46,043, which is 0.2% higher.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5880 wins decisively in every compute category recorded. Its FP32 and FP16 throughput of 69.27 TFLOPS dwarfs the W7400's 7.885 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 433.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,082.4 GTexel/s far exceed the W7400's 70.40 GPixel/s and 123.2 GTexel/s. The 48 GB memory capacity and 864.0 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for large models, high-resolution textures, and memory-intensive simulations. The 440 tensor cores give it a hardware advantage for AI and machine learning workloads that the W7400 cannot match, as the W7400 has no tensor cores listed.

The W7400 wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 55 W TDP is less than one-fifth of the RTX 5880's 285 W TDP. It is single-slot, requires no power connectors, and has a suggested PSU of only 250 W, compared to the RTX 5880's 600 W suggested PSU. Its dimensions of 168 mm by 69 mm by 20 mm make it far smaller than the RTX 5880's 267 mm by 112 mm body. The W7400 also supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is a newer standard than the RTX 5880's DisplayPort 1.4a, potentially offering higher display bandwidth for future monitors.

The RTX 5880's release date of 2024-01-04 predates the W7400's release date of 2025-08-02, yet the older card remains the more powerful of the two. The RTX 5880's nearest rivals in the database, including the RTX A2000 at 0.2% higher average score and the RX 5600M at 1.4% higher, indicate that its measured performance is competitive with other high-end cards, while its specification sheet suggests it should outperform them in raw throughput. The W7400's lack of benchmark scores leaves its real-world performance unverified in this database, but its specifications place it firmly in the entry-level workstation segment.

For workloads that involve large-scale 3D rendering, scientific computing, or AI inference, the RTX 5880 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For compact workstations, multi-GPU setups with strict power limits, or applications that require DisplayPort 2.1 output, the W7400 offers a viable low-power option, albeit with significantly lower compute performance. The database records no benchmark wins for the W7400, while the RTX 5880 holds all recorded scores, so any decision must weigh the W7400's efficiency and size advantages against the RTX 5880's overwhelming performance lead.