AMD Radeon RX 7700S vs NVIDIA Rubin GPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Radeon RX 7700S has three benchmark entries, while the NVIDIA Rubin GPU has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The RX 7700S posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2185, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 62983, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 36380. Its average benchmark score across all tests is 33849.

The NVIDIA Rubin GPU shows an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual test results in the database. This absence of measured performance data means the head-to-head comparison cannot be quantified through direct test scores. The RX 7700S holds a percentile rank of 78 among all GPUs, placing it above most recorded graphics processors. The Rubin GPU sits at the 50th percentile, which reflects its lack of benchmark entries rather than measured performance.

The RX 7700S has four nearest rivals with comparable average scores. The AMD Radeon HD 7950 scores 33951, which is 0.3% above the RX 7700S. The AMD Radeon RX 480 scores 33997, 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB scores 33694, putting it 0.5% below. The NVIDIA RTX A5000 scores 33622, which is 0.7% lower. These tight margins show the RX 7700S sits in a crowded performance band where less than one percentage point separates it from several established desktop parts.

The Rubin GPU has no nearest rivals listed, so no comparative deltas exist for it. The database treats it as an isolated entry with no measured competition. This creates an analytical gap: the Rubin GPU's theoretical specifications suggest a different performance class, but no test results confirm that position.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700S wins every category where data exists. It has three benchmark scores, an average score of 33849, and a 78th percentile ranking. The NVIDIA Rubin GPU wins no measured categories because it has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals.

For gaming-oriented workloads, the RX 7700S delivers measurable results across DX12, OpenCL, and Vulkan APIs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2185 indicates a functional level of DirectX 12 performance. The OpenCL score of 62983 and Vulkan score of 36380 show the GPU handles compute and graphics workloads through different API paths. The difference between OpenCL and Vulkan scores suggests compute performance exceeds graphics performance on this architecture.

The Rubin GPU presents a different profile. Its specifications point toward server deployment rather than client graphics. The database lists no display outputs, a DirectX API rating of N/A, and a slot width of SXM Module. These characteristics indicate the Rubin GPU is not designed for conventional gaming or workstation display workloads. Its wins would need to come from server-side compute tasks, but no benchmark data confirms that capability.

The RX 7700S also wins on production status timing. It has been active since January 2023, with a release date of 2023-01-03. The Rubin GPU lists an active production status with a release date of 2025-12-31, meaning it entered the database later. The RX 7700S has had more time to accumulate benchmark results, which partially explains its richer data set.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between these two GPUs based on purpose. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S is a mobile graphics solution with an integrated form factor (IGP slot width), no power connectors, and portable device dependent display outputs. It targets laptops and compact systems where power draw stays at 100 W. Its benchmark scores place it in the 78th percentile, with an average score of 33849. The nearest rival data shows it trades positions within a narrow band around 33,600 to 34,000, so buyers in this class face very close competition.

The NVIDIA Rubin GPU is a server module with a 2300 W TDP, a suggested PSU of 2700 W, and HBM4 memory totaling 288 GB. It uses a PCIe 6.0 x16 interface and has no display outputs. The absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot confirm its performance ranking. The 50th percentile figure reflects missing data, not measured mediocrity.

Users who need a mobile GPU with verified performance in DX12, OpenCL, and Vulkan should look at the RX 7700S data. The recorded benchmarks provide concrete reference points. Users evaluating server accelerators must wait for benchmark entries to appear for the Rubin GPU. Without measured scores, the database offers no performance basis for selecting it. The specification sheet shows a large memory pool and high bandwidth, but the recorded data does not translate those specifications into test results.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has an average benchmark score of 33849. The NVIDIA Rubin GPU has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Which GPU has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S ranks in the 78th percentile among all GPUs. The NVIDIA Rubin GPU ranks in the 50th percentile, which reflects its lack of benchmark entries.

Q: How does the RX 7700S compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon HD 7950 is 0.3% above it, the AMD Radeon RX 480 is 0.4% above it, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 0.5% below it, and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 is 0.7% below it.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the NVIDIA Rubin GPU?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the Rubin GPU, so no test scores are available.

Q: What API support does the RX 7700S have?

A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Rubin GPU lists N/A for all three APIs.

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor count?

A: The NVIDIA Rubin GPU has 336,000 million transistors. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has 13,300 million transistors.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, built on the Navi 33 chip with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) generation. The NVIDIA Rubin GPU uses the Rubin architecture on the GR100 chip and belongs to the Server Rubin (Rxx) generation.

The manufacturing process differs. The RX 7700S uses a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Rubin GPU uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The transistor counts reflect this gap: 13,300 million for AMD versus 336,000 million for NVIDIA. Die size also differs substantially, with the RX 7700S at 204 mm² and the Rubin GPU at 1456 mm². Transistor density follows the process node: the RX 7700S packs 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter, while the Rubin GPU reaches 230.8 million per square millimeter.

The RX 7700S includes 32 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The Rubin GPU has 896 tensor cores, but the database lists no ray tracing core count. Shader resources differ sharply: 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs for AMD, versus 28672 shading units, 896 TMUs, and 24 ROPs for NVIDIA. The ROP count is notably lower on the Rubin GPU despite its larger overall design, which aligns with a compute-oriented server role.

The memory architectures diverge completely. The RX 7700S uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Rubin GPU uses 288 GB of HBM4 on a 16384-bit bus, delivering 22.1 TB/s of bandwidth. The bus width difference is extreme, and the bandwidth gap reflects that.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds show different operating profiles. The RX 7700S has a base clock of 1500 MHz, a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and a game clock of 2200 MHz. The Rubin GPU has a base clock of 700 MHz and a boost clock of 2267 MHz, with no game clock listed. Memory clocks also differ: 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the RX 7700S versus 2695 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective) for the Rubin GPU.

Performance throughput numbers separate the two. The RX 7700S delivers 160.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 320.0 GTexel/s texture rate. The Rubin GPU delivers 54.41 GPixel/s pixel rate and 2,031.2 GTexel/s texture rate. Floating point performance shows a large gap: the RX 7700S reaches 20.48 TFLOPS FP32 and 40.96 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), while the Rubin GPU reaches 130.0 TFLOPS FP32 and 260.0 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1).

Power and physical specifications differ by design class. The RX 7700S has a TDP of 100 W, uses an IGP slot width, and requires no power connectors. The Rubin GPU has a TDP of 2300 W, uses an SXM Module slot width, and lists a suggested PSU of 2700 W. The bus interface also differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RX 7700S versus PCIe 6.0 x16 for the Rubin GPU. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the RX 7700S, while the Rubin GPU has no outputs. The RX 7700S lists no launch MSRP, and the Rubin GPU also lists no launch MSRP.