AMD Radeon Pro 460 vs AMD Radeon RX 7700 Comparison

AMD Radeon Pro 460 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 are separated by nearly a decade of GPU architecture and design philosophy, and the benchmark data reflects a decisive generational gap. The RX 7700 dominates in compute workloads, while the Pro 460, an end-of-life mobile integrated part, offers a specific, low-power niche. The database records a single head-to-head benchmark where the RX 7700 wins, and the overall performance percentiles and average scores confirm a wide chasm in raw capability.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the clear winner in any scenario that demands raw compute throughput or modern graphics API support. Its OpenCL score of 106028 dwarfs the Pro 460's 15284, a difference of 85.6 percent in favor of the newer card. This makes the RX 7700 suitable for demanding tasks like high-resolution gaming, content creation, and GPU-accelerated rendering, where its massive shading unit count and memory bandwidth can be fully utilized. The RX 7700 also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with the latest titles and software.

The AMD Radeon Pro 460 does not win any recorded benchmark against the RX 7700. However, its profile suggests a different kind of advantage: extreme power efficiency. With a TDP of only 35 W and no power connectors, it is designed for environments where space and thermal output are severely constrained, such as portable workstations. Its "IGP" slot width and portable device dependent display outputs further indicate it was built for mobility rather than peak performance. While its benchmark scores are far lower, it consumes a fraction of the power, making it the only choice for systems that cannot accommodate a 200 W dual-slot card requiring a 550 W power supply.

The data shows that the RX 7700 wins on raw performance, while the Pro 460 wins on power efficiency and form factor suitability. For anyone with a standard desktop chassis, the RX 7700 is the only viable option. For a niche, low-power integrated setup, the Pro 460 holds a unique position, but it cannot compete in any computational metric.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 460 has a higher average benchmark score of 17509 compared to the AMD Radeon RX 7700's 15852. This is because the Pro 460's recorded benchmarks are all Geekbench tests, while the RX 7700's average includes a wider variety of tests, including PassMark and 3DMark, which may score differently.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the OpenCL benchmark?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 85.6 percent higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 460's score of 15284. This is the only direct head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database.

Q: What are the memory specifications of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 460 features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 81.28 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 2560 shading units, while the AMD Radeon Pro 460 has 1024. The RX 7700 also has 160 texture mapping units and 96 render output units, compared to 64 and 16 respectively for the Pro 460.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 460 has a TDP of 35 W and requires no power connectors. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W, requires two 8-pin power connectors, and a suggested power supply of 550 W.

Q: When were these cards released?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 460 has a release date of 2016-10-29 and is marked as end-of-life. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a release date of 2025-09-17 and is currently active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains one direct comparison between these two GPUs: the Geekbench OpenCL test. In this test, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 106028, while the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 15284. The delta percentage is 85.6 percent, meaning the RX 7700 outperforms the Pro 460 by that margin. This is a massive, order-of-magnitude difference in compute performance, reflecting the architectural advancements and increased resource allocation of the newer card.

Looking at the broader benchmark landscape, the RX 7700's other scores reinforce its dominance. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865, a PassMark G3D score of 20974, and a PassMark GPU Compute score of 10963. These figures are not directly comparable to the Pro 460's Geekbench scores, but they demonstrate the RX 7700's capability across various modern workloads, including DirectX 12 gaming and general compute. The Pro 460's best recorded score is its Geekbench Metal result of 20426, which is still lower than the RX 7700's OpenCL score, though they test different APIs.

The nearest rivals for the Pro 460 include the NVIDIA Tesla K40c with an average score of 17468 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 with an average score of 17551 and a delta of minus 0.2 percent. This places the Pro 460 in a cluster of older, mid-range hardware. For the RX 7700, its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15862 and a delta of minus 0.1 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an average score of 16129 and a delta of minus 1.7 percent. This indicates that while the RX 7700's average score is dragged down by its diverse test suite, its raw performance in specific tests like OpenCL is far superior to its peers.

Specification Differences

The AMD Radeon Pro 460 is built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 123 mm² and 3,000 million transistors. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 346 mm² and 28,100 million transistors. The transistor density is 24.4M per mm² for the Pro 460 and 81.2M per mm² for the RX 7700, showing a significant efficiency gain in the newer part.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Pro 460 has a base clock of 850 MHz and a boost clock of 907 MHz, with memory clocked at 1270 MHz (5.1 Gbps effective). The RX 7700 has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and memory clocked at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). The RX 7700's memory bandwidth is 624.1 GB/s versus 81.28 GB/s for the Pro 460.

Memory capacity and type also differ: 4 GB GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus for the Pro 460, versus 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus for the RX 7700. The RX 7700 has 40 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Pro 460. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x8 for the Pro 460 and PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RX 7700. The RX 7700 also has a specified length of 267 mm, height of 135 mm, and width of 50 mm, while the Pro 460 has no listed dimensions.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon Pro 460 is based on the GCN 4.0 architecture, built on the Baffin chip. It belongs to the Radeon Pro Mac (400 Series) generation. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip with the codename "Wheat Nas". It is part of the Navi III (RX 7000) series.

The architectural leap from GCN 4.0 to RDNA 3.0 brings fundamental changes in compute unit design, scheduling, and graphics pipeline efficiency. The RDNA 3.0 architecture introduces ray tracing cores, which are present in the RX 7700 but absent in the Pro 460. The RX 7700 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Pro 460 only supports DirectX 12 (12_0). Vulkan support is also newer on the RX 7700 (1.4) compared to the Pro 460 (1.3). Both cards support OpenGL 4.6.

The process node difference is also critical: 14 nm for the Pro 460 versus 5 nm for the RX 7700. This allows the RX 7700 to pack over nine times more transistors into a die that is less than three times the size, explaining its massive performance advantage while still maintaining a reasonable power envelope. The RX 7700's 200 W TDP is high, but its performance per watt is vastly superior to the 35 W Pro 460, given the 85.6 percent performance delta in the head-to-head test.

The Verdict

The data is unequivocal: the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the superior GPU for any task requiring computational power. Its OpenCL score is 85.6 percent higher than the Pro 460, and it offers 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, 2560 shading units, and modern API support including ray tracing and DirectX 12 Ultimate. It is the choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals who need a current, high-performance graphics card.

The AMD Radeon Pro 460 is a legacy product, marked as end-of-life. Its only advantages are its low 35 W TDP and integrated form factor, making it suitable for older, low-power portable systems. However, its 4 GB GDDR5 memory and GCN 4.0 architecture are severely outdated. The benchmark data shows no scenario where the Pro 460 outperforms the RX 7700 in any shared metric. For anyone building a new system or upgrading, the RX 7700 is the only logical choice. The Pro 460 remains a historical data point, not a competitive option.