AMD Radeon PRO W7400 vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 has no benchmark entries in the database, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server has a single recorded score. This asymmetry means the head-to-head analysis relies entirely on the single measurable result for the NVIDIA part, with the AMD card's capabilities inferred from its architectural specifications rather than direct measurements.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server produced a score of 5996 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This result places the card at the 34th percentile among all GPUs in the database, indicating that the majority of recorded graphics cards outperform it in this specific workload. The nearest rivals in the database are revealing: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M scored 6000, a delta of -0.1% relative to the RTX PRO 6000, and the AMD Radeon RX 6400 also scored 6001, another -0.1% delta. The AMD FirePro W4100 scored 5987, a +0.2% delta, and the NVIDIA Quadro K4000M scored 5986, also +0.2%. These deltas are negligible, placing the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server within a fraction of a percent of these older, lower-tier cards in this particular test.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 shows zero benchmark scores and zero wins in the head-to-head comparison. The database records no measured performance data for this card, which means the comparison cannot establish a direct performance hierarchy from empirical results. The wins tally shows 0 for the AMD card and 0 for the NVIDIA card, confirming the absence of comparative benchmark data.

This situation demands careful interpretation. The Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5996 for the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server seems anomalous relative to its specifications. The card carries 24,064 shading units, 752 tensor cores, and 188 ray tracing cores, with a boost clock of 2617 MHz. The FP32 throughput is listed at 126.0 TFLOPS. A card with these specifications scoring within 0.2% of a GeForce GTX 770M, a mobile GPU from an earlier generation, suggests either the benchmark workload does not exercise the card's strengths, or the single recorded result reflects a configuration or driver state that does not represent typical performance. The data indicates the 34th percentile ranking, but the architectural resources suggest the card should perform far better in compute-heavy workloads.

The Verdict

From the recorded data alone, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server holds the only measurable benchmark result, scoring 5996 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 has no recorded benchmarks, so no direct performance comparison is possible from empirical evidence. The percentile data places the NVIDIA card at 34th among all GPUs, while the AMD card sits at the 50th percentile, though the AMD percentile is derived from zero benchmark scores, making it a placeholder rather than a measured ranking.

The architectural data tells a different story from the benchmark result. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server offers 96 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, 24064 shading units, and 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The W7400 offers 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth, 1792 shading units, and 7.885 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The NVIDIA card exceeds the AMD card in every measured specification category: transistor count (92,200 million versus 13,300 million), die size (750 mm² versus 204 mm²), memory capacity (96 GB versus 8 GB), memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s versus 172.8 GB/s), shading units (24064 versus 1792), texture mapping units (752 versus 112), render output units (192 versus 64), ray tracing cores (188 versus 28), and pixel rate (502.5 GPixel/s versus 70.40 GPixel/s).

The data indicates the NVIDIA card is substantially larger and more powerful in raw specification terms. The 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 figure is roughly 16 times the 7.885 TFLOPS of the AMD card. The 96 GB memory capacity is 12 times the 8 GB of the AMD card. These are orders of magnitude differences that the single benchmark score does not reflect. The Steel Nomad result of 5996 appears inconsistent with these specifications, suggesting the benchmark may not represent the card's intended workload. The database shows the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server belongs to the Server Blackwell generation with a successor listed as Server Rubin, while the W7400 belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi generation with no successor recorded.

For users selecting between these cards, the data indicates the NVIDIA card is designed for server deployment with 600 W TDP, dual-slot width, and a 16-pin power connector. The AMD card operates at 55 W TDP, single-slot width, and requires no power connector. The NVIDIA card's 96 GB memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth suit large data sets, while the AMD card's 8 GB capacity suits lighter workloads. The benchmark score, however, does not validate the NVIDIA card's superiority in the recorded test, and the lack of AMD benchmark data prevents a definitive performance verdict.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 uses the Navi 33 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi generation, specifically the Navi III Series. The manufacturing process is 6 nm at TSMC, with 13,300 million transistors packed into a 204 mm² die. The transistor density calculates to 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server uses the GB202 chip built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It belongs to the Server Blackwell generation, designated Bxx. The manufacturing process is 5 nm at TSMC, with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The transistor density reaches 122.9 million transistors per square millimeter, nearly double the AMD card's density. This density difference reflects the more advanced 5 nm process node versus the 6 nm node.

The memory architectures differ completely. The AMD card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 172.8 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1350 MHz, translating to 10.8 Gbps effective. The NVIDIA card uses 96 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective. The GDDR7 memory type and wider bus give the NVIDIA card a massive bandwidth advantage.

The compute resources differ in scale. The AMD card has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 28 ray tracing cores. It has no tensor cores listed. The NVIDIA card has 24064 shading units, 752 texture mapping units, 192 render output units, 188 ray tracing cores, and 752 tensor cores. The tensor core presence is a significant architectural distinction, as the AMD card lacks this hardware entirely. The NVIDIA card's FP32 and FP16 throughput both measure 126.0 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the AMD card's FP32 and FP16 both measure 7.885 TFLOPS with the same 1:1 ratio.

The pixel and texture rates reflect the resource differences. The AMD card produces 70.40 GPixel/s and 123.2 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA card produces 502.5 GPixel/s and 1,968.0 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA card's pixel rate is roughly 7 times higher, and its texture rate is roughly 16 times higher. These ratios align with the FP32 throughput difference, confirming that the NVIDIA card scales proportionally across most processing units.

The API support is identical: both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The display outputs differ: the AMD card provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1, while the NVIDIA card provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1b. The bus interfaces differ as well: the AMD card uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides more bandwidth for data transfer between the GPU and host system.

Specification Differences

The physical specifications show substantial divergence. The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 measures 168 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. It is a single-slot card with no power connector and a suggested power supply of 250 W. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server measures 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It is a dual-slot card with one 16-pin power connector and a suggested power supply of 1000 W.

The power consumption figures differ by an order of magnitude. The AMD card has a TDP of 55 W, while the NVIDIA card has a TDP of 600 W. This difference impacts system requirements, cooling solutions, and operating costs. The AMD card's lack of a power connector means it draws power solely from the PCIe slot, while the NVIDIA card requires a dedicated 16-pin connection.

The memory specifications differ in capacity, type, bus width, and bandwidth. The AMD card offers 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA card offers 96 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The memory clock differs: 1350 MHz for the AMD card versus 1750 MHz for the NVIDIA card, with effective rates of 10.8 Gbps and 28 Gbps respectively.

The clock speeds differ significantly. The AMD card has a base clock of 330 MHz and a boost clock of 1100 MHz. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 1590 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. The NVIDIA card's boost clock is more than double the AMD card's boost clock.

The compute unit counts differ across all categories. The AMD card has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 28 RT cores. The NVIDIA card has 24064 shading units, 752 TMUs, 192 ROPs, and 188 RT cores. The NVIDIA card also has 752 tensor cores, which the AMD card lacks entirely.

The production status for both cards is listed as Active. The release dates differ: the AMD card released on 2025-08-02, while the NVIDIA card released on 2025-03-17. The NVIDIA card lists a predecessor as Server Hopper and a successor as Server Rubin. The AMD card lists a predecessor as Radeon Pro Vega and no successor.

Neither card has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, so no pricing information is available for either product.

FAQ

Q: What is the single recorded benchmark score for the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server?

A: The NVIDIA card scored 5996 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places it at the 34th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon PRO W7400 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database shows zero benchmark scores for the AMD card, and its 50th percentile ranking is not derived from any measured performance data.

Q: How does the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M scored 6000, a -0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6400 scored 6001, also -0.1%. The AMD FirePro W4100 scored 5987, a +0.2% delta. The NVIDIA Quadro K4000M scored 5986, also +0.2%. All four rivals fall within 0.2% of the RTX PRO 6000's score.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 172.8 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit bus. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth on a 512-bit bus.

Q: What is the FP32 throughput for each card?

A: The AMD card delivers 7.885 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The NVIDIA card delivers 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Both cards maintain a 1:1 ratio between FP32 and FP16 throughput.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The AMD card has a 55 W TDP, requires no power connector, and suggests a 250 W power supply. The NVIDIA card has a 600 W TDP, requires one 16-pin power connector, and suggests a 1000 W power supply.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server wins in every measurable specification category recorded in the database. Its 96 GB GDDR7 memory capacity with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides 12 times the memory and roughly 10 times the bandwidth of the AMD card. The 24064 shading units, 752 tensor cores, and 188 ray tracing cores give it substantial compute resources for parallel workloads. The 126.0 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supports large-scale numerical computation, and the 752 tensor cores enable AI and machine learning workloads that the AMD card cannot accelerate through dedicated hardware. The 600 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a card built for server environments with adequate cooling and power delivery. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides high host-to-device bandwidth, and the 267 mm length fits standard server chassis configurations.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7400 wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 55 W TDP requires no auxiliary power connector, drawing all power from the PCIe slot. The single-slot design at 168 mm length, 69 mm height, and 20 mm width fits into compact systems where space is constrained. The suggested 250 W power supply accommodates systems with modest power budgets. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 172.8 GB/s bandwidth support lighter graphics workloads, and the 7.885 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles basic compute tasks. The 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs support multi-display configurations, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for its performance class. The 28 ray tracing cores offer entry-level ray tracing capability, though the absence of tensor cores limits AI acceleration.

The benchmark data complicates this specification-based assessment. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server's single recorded score of 5996 places it near the GeForce GTX 770M and Radeon RX 6400, both far less powerful cards by specification. This result suggests the Steel Nomad DX12 test may not represent the server-oriented workloads this card targets. The AMD card has no recorded benchmark data, so its real-world performance remains unmeasured in the database. The percentile rankings reflect this data gap: the NVIDIA card ranks at 34th percentile from its single score, while the AMD card sits at 50th percentile from no scores at all.

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results between these two cards. The wins tally shows 0 for each. The specification differences indicate the NVIDIA card is the more capable compute platform for large-scale tasks, while the AMD card suits power-constrained and space-constrained deployments. The single benchmark score for the NVIDIA card does not support its specification advantage, leaving the performance hierarchy uncertain from measured data.