AMD Radeon PRO W7500 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, taking 8 of the 9 shared benchmark tests. The most dramatic margin comes in the legacy DirectX 10 test, where the RTX 2060 SUPER scores 111 against the AMD Radeon PRO W7500's 65, a 70.8% advantage. That is not a close contest by any measure.

The compute-oriented workloads also favor the NVIDIA card heavily. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RTX 2060 SUPER posts 76,957 versus 58,213 for the AMD card, a 32.2% lead. The DirectX 12 test shows a similar gap: 61 versus 46, a 32.6% delta. For users running modern DX12 titles or OpenCL compute tasks, the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly the stronger performer in this head-to-head.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test was only recorded for the RTX 2060 SUPER (score of 2011), so no direct comparison is possible there, but the pattern from the other DX12 results is consistent. The PassMark G3D score reinforces the overall 3D gap: the RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,462 against 13,368 for the AMD card, a 23.1% difference. Vulkan results are closer but still favor NVIDIA: 77,402 versus 68,634, a 12.8% lead.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 takes exactly one win, and it is in the 2D test. PassMark G2D shows 1,174 for the AMD card versus 854 for the NVIDIA card, a 27.3% advantage. This is a meaningful result for desktop workloads, 2D compositing, and multi-monitor productivity scenarios. The DirectX 11 test is the closest overall: 130 versus 125, a 4% margin for NVIDIA. DirectX 9 also goes to NVIDIA by 9% (218 versus 200).

In compute throughput, the RTX 2060 SUPER leads by 13.7% in PassMark GPU Compute (6,721 versus 5,910). The average benchmark score in the database places the RTX 2060 SUPER at 18,093 compared to 16,415 for the AMD card. The percentile rankings are close (62nd versus 59th overall), but the raw scores tell the story: NVIDIA wins the majority of tests, often by double-digit percentages.

Architecture Differences

The two cards represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER uses the TU106 chip on TSMC's 12 nm process, with 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 uses the Navi 33 chip on TSMC's 6 nm process, packing 13,300 million transistors into a much smaller 204 mm² die. The transistor density difference is stark: 24.3 million transistors per mm² for NVIDIA versus 65.2 million per mm² for AMD. This means the AMD chip is far more efficient in terms of silicon area, which directly contributes to its dramatically lower power draw.

The RTX 2060 SUPER has 2,176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. It also includes 34 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores, reflecting NVIDIA's Turing architecture with dedicated hardware for both ray tracing and AI workloads. The AMD card has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 28 ray tracing cores. Notably, the AMD card has no tensor core equivalent listed in the database, so AI acceleration would rely on standard shader compute rather than dedicated tensor hardware.

Memory configurations are also divergent. Both cards have 8 GB of GDDR6, but the RTX 2060 SUPER uses a 256-bit bus giving 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the AMD card uses a 128-bit bus providing 256.0 GB/s. That is a substantial bandwidth deficit for the AMD card. Clock speeds are similar on paper (1,470 MHz base and 1,650 MHz boost for NVIDIA versus 1,500 MHz base and 1,700 MHz boost for AMD), but the AMD card achieves a higher FP32 throughput of 12.19 TFLOPS versus 7.181 TFLOPS for NVIDIA. This is because AMD's architecture can issue more floating-point operations per clock per shader. The FP16 numbers follow the same pattern: 24.37 TFLOPS for AMD versus 14.36 TFLOPS for NVIDIA.

Power consumption is where the AMD card wins decisively. The Radeon PRO W7500 is rated at 70 W TDP and requires no external power connectors, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is rated at 175 W and needs a single 8-pin connector. The suggested PSU is 250 W for AMD versus 450 W for NVIDIA. The AMD card is also single-slot (20 mm wide) versus dual-slot (35 mm wide) for NVIDIA, and it is shorter at 216 mm versus 229 mm. The bus interface differs too: PCIe 4.0 x8 for AMD versus PCIe 3.0 x16 for NVIDIA.

Display outputs are a clear generational split. The AMD card offers four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the NVIDIA card provides one DVI, one HDMI 2.0, two DisplayPort 1.4a, and one USB Type-C. For modern high-refresh monitors or multi-display professional setups, the AMD card's DisplayPort 2.1 support is a significant practical advantage. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

The data points to distinct buyer profiles. If your priority is raw 3D performance, compute throughput, or legacy DirectX compatibility, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear choice. It wins every 3D-related test by margins ranging from 4% to 70.8%, and it has a 32.2% lead in OpenCL compute. The 256-bit memory bus and higher bandwidth (448.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s) likely explain a substantial portion of that advantage in memory-intensive workloads.

However, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 is the better option for specific professional scenarios. Its 27.3% lead in 2D tests makes it attractive for desktop productivity, document work, and multi-monitor setups. The four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs are a major practical advantage for modern display connectivity. Its 70 W TDP, single-slot design, and no external power connector requirement make it far easier to integrate into compact or low-power systems. The smaller die and newer 6 nm process also indicate a more modern design that is more efficient per unit of silicon area.

The average scores place the RTX 2060 SUPER at 18,093 versus 16,415 for the AMD card, a 10.2% overall delta. Yet the AMD card's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (delta of 0%) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (0.3% above), showing that its performance class is competitive within its power envelope. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% below) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% below).

The production status also matters. The RTX 2060 SUPER is end-of-life, released in July 2019, while the AMD card is active and was released in August 2023. The RTX 2060 SUPER has a successor (GeForce 30-series), while the AMD card does not yet have a listed successor. If long-term driver support and availability are considerations, the AMD card has the advantage of being a current product.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in several key specification fields. The process node is 12 nm for NVIDIA versus 6 nm for AMD. Transistor count is 10,800 million versus 13,300 million. Die size is 445 mm² versus 204 mm². The chip identifiers are TU106 versus Navi 33. The architecture is Turing versus RDNA 3.0.

Memory bus width differs significantly: 256 bit versus 128 bit. Memory bandwidth is 448.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s. Shading units are 2,176 versus 1,792. TMUs are 136 versus 112. ROPs are identical at 64. Ray tracing cores are 34 versus 28. Tensor cores exist only on the NVIDIA card (272 versus none listed).

Pixel rate is nearly identical (105.6 GPixel/s versus 108.8 GPixel/s), but texture rate favors NVIDIA: 224.4 GTexel/s versus 190.4 GTexel/s. FP32 compute favors AMD: 12.19 TFLOPS versus 7.181 TFLOPS. FP16 also favors AMD: 24.37 TFLOPS versus 14.36 TFLOPS.

TDP is 175 W versus 70 W. Slot width is dual-slot versus single-slot. Power connectors are 1x 8-pin versus none. Suggested PSU is 450 W versus 250 W. Bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs are 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x USB Type-C versus 4x DisplayPort 2.1. Dimensions: 229 mm length, 113 mm height, 35 mm width versus 216 mm length, 115 mm height, 20 mm width.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher raw compute performance in FP32?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has 12.19 TFLOPS FP32 versus 7.181 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, a 70% higher theoretical compute rate. However, in the recorded OpenCL benchmark, the NVIDIA card scored 32.2% higher, suggesting real-world compute performance does not match the theoretical peak.

Q: Is the AMD card more power efficient?

A: Yes, the recorded data shows the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has a 70 W TDP versus 175 W for the NVIDIA card. The AMD card requires no external power connectors and suggests a 250 W PSU, while the NVIDIA card needs a 1x 8-pin connector and a 450 W PSU.

Q: Which card wins in DirectX 12 performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 61 in the PassMark DirectX 12 test versus 46 for the AMD Radeon PRO W7500, a 32.6% advantage. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test was only recorded for the NVIDIA card (score 2011).

Q: Does the AMD card support newer display standards?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has two DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, one HDMI 2.0, one DVI, and one USB Type-C.

Q: Are both cards capable of ray tracing?

A: Both have dedicated ray tracing hardware. The NVIDIA card has 34 ray tracing cores, and the AMD card has 28 ray tracing cores. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes DXR support.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 448.0 GB/s due to a 256-bit bus, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 has 256.0 GB/s from a 128-bit bus. Both have 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER wins in every 3D and compute scenario measured. Its 70.8% lead in DirectX 10 makes it far better for older games or applications that rely on DX10 paths. The 32.6% DirectX 12 lead gives it a clear edge in modern game titles. The 23.1% PassMark G3D advantage means better overall 3D rendering performance. The 12.8% Vulkan lead covers Linux and Vulkan-native titles. The 32.2% OpenCL lead matters for compute-heavy tasks like physics simulations, video encoding, and general GPGPU workloads. The 13.7% GPU compute lead in PassMark reinforces this.

The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 wins in exactly one measured category: 2D performance. The 27.3% lead in PassMark G2D makes it the better choice for desktop environments, CAD-like 2D views, spreadsheet work, and multi-monitor productivity where raw 3D is not the bottleneck. Its four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs support high-resolution and high-refresh displays natively. The 70 W power draw and single-slot design make it ideal for small form factor workstations, media servers, or any build where thermal and power constraints are tight. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is more modern than PCIe 3.0 x16, which can matter in bandwidth-sensitive workloads that use the system bus.

The practical split is clear: choose the RTX 2060 SUPER for gaming, 3D rendering, and compute. Choose the Radeon PRO W7500 for professional desktop use, low-power systems, and display-centric workflows. The data does not support a single "better" card, only a better fit for specific use cases.