AMD Radeon RX 7700 vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon RX 7700 and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server. The head-to-head comparison table is empty, and neither product has recorded wins against the other in any shared test. This absence of direct comparison data means any evaluation must rely on the individual benchmark records available for the RX 7700 and the architectural specifications of the RTX PRO 4500.

The RX 7700 has a full set of recorded benchmark scores. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it posts a score of 2865. Its Geekbench OpenCL result reaches 106028. The PassMark suite shows a G3D score of 20974, a GPU compute score of 10963, a G2D score of 1206, a DirectX 9 score of 261, a DirectX 11 score of 186, a DirectX 12 score of 96, and a DirectX 10 score of 92. These scores place the RX 7700 at the 58th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15852.

The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no recorded benchmark entries. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile rank sits at 50, which reflects the lack of test data rather than a performance level. The nearest rivals for the RX 7700 provide context for its standing. The AMD Radeon R9 370X averages 15862, a delta of -0.1% relative to the RX 7700. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 averages 16014, a delta of -1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 averages 15679, a delta of +1.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 16129, a delta of -1.7%. These deltas indicate the RX 7700 sits within a narrow band around these competitors, slightly ahead of the R9 370X and Pro W5500, and slightly behind the RX 9060 and RTX 3060 Ti.

Without head-to-head data, the only quantitative bridge between the two cards is the architectural and specification comparison. The RX 7700 delivers 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance, while the RTX PRO 4500 delivers 50.70 TFLOPS FP32, exactly double. The RTX PRO 4500 also doubles the FP16 throughput at 50.70 TFLOPS (1:1) versus the RX 7700’s 25.18 TFLOPS (1:1). Pixel rates show a smaller gap: 270.5 GPixel/s for the RTX PRO 4500 against 236.1 GPixel/s for the RX 7700, a 14.6% advantage. Texture rates differ more substantially: 792.1 GTexel/s for the RTX PRO 4500 versus 393.4 GTexel/s for the RX 7700, a 101.3% advantage. These recorded figures point to a large performance gulf, but the absence of direct benchmark scores for the RTX PRO 4500 means the database cannot confirm how these theoretical rates translate into real-world test results.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has an average benchmark score of 0, since no benchmark entries are recorded for it.

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

A: The RX 7700 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X, 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060, and 1.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, based on average scores.

Q: What is the FP32 compute difference between the two cards?

A: The RTX PRO 4500 delivers 50.70 TFLOPS FP32, exactly double the RX 7700’s 25.18 TFLOPS FP32.

Q: Which card has more memory and what type?

A: The RTX PRO 4500 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). They also both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the transistor density difference?

A: The RTX PRO 4500 has a transistor density of 120.6M per mm², while the RX 7700 has a density of 81.2M per mm².

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on the Navi 32 chip with the codename Wheat Nas, and belongs to the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server uses Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on the GB203 chip, and belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process node, but the transistor counts differ significantly: the RX 7700 packs 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, while the RTX PRO 4500 packs 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The resulting transistor density is 81.2M per mm² for the RX 7700 and 120.6M per mm² for the RTX PRO 4500, showing the NVIDIA chip packs roughly 48.5% more transistors per square millimeter.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The RX 7700 has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 96 render output units, and 40 ray tracing cores. The RTX PRO 4500 has 10496 shading units, 328 texture mapping units, 112 render output units, and 82 ray tracing cores. Additionally, the RTX PRO 4500 includes 328 tensor cores, while the RX 7700 has no tensor cores listed. This means the NVIDIA card has 4.1 times the shading units, 2.05 times the TMUs, 1.17 times the ROPs, and 2.05 times the RT cores. The presence of tensor cores gives the RTX PRO 4500 a dedicated hardware path for AI workloads, a feature entirely absent from the RX 7700’s architecture.

Clock behavior also differs. The RX 7700 has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The RTX PRO 4500 has a base clock of 1215 MHz and a boost clock of 2415 MHz, with no game clock listed. The RX 7700 runs at higher clock speeds across the board, but the RTX PRO 4500 compensates with far more parallel hardware. The FP32 throughput figures confirm this: 25.18 TFLOPS for the RX 7700 versus 50.70 TFLOPS for the RTX PRO 4500, despite the NVIDIA card’s lower clock speeds.

The memory architecture differs in type and capacity. The RX 7700 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with memory clocks at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The RTX PRO 4500 uses 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, with memory clocks at 1563 MHz (25 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 800.3 GB/s. The RTX PRO 4500 delivers 28.2% more memory bandwidth despite a lower memory clock, due to the faster effective data rate of GDDR7.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows several clear differences between the two cards. The RTX PRO 4500 doubles the memory capacity: 32 GB versus 16 GB. The memory type changes from GDDR6 on the RX 7700 to GDDR7 on the RTX PRO 4500. Bandwidth rises from 624.1 GB/s to 800.3 GB/s, a 28.2% increase. The shading unit count jumps from 2560 to 10496. TMUs increase from 160 to 328, and ROPs from 96 to 112. RT cores double from 40 to 82. The tensor core count goes from none to 328. Pixel rate rises from 236.1 GPixel/s to 270.5 GPixel/s. Texture rate jumps from 393.4 GTexel/s to 792.1 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 both double from 25.18 TFLOPS to 50.70 TFLOPS.

Power specifications also differ. The RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W, while the RTX PRO 4500 has a TDP of 165 W, making the NVIDIA card 17.5% lower power despite far higher compute throughput. The RX 7700 requires two 8-pin power connectors and a suggested PSU of 550 W. The RTX PRO 4500 uses a single 16-pin connector and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The RX 7700 is dual-slot, while the RTX PRO 4500 is single-slot. Dimensions vary: the RX 7700 measures 267 mm length, 135 mm height, and 50 mm width, while the RTX PRO 4500 measures 267 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The RX 7700 has display outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C, while the RTX PRO 4500 has no display outputs. The bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RX 7700, PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX PRO 4500.

The release dates differ by roughly six months: the RX 7700 launched on 2025-09-17, and the RTX PRO 4500 launched on 2026-03-16. Both are currently listed as Active in production. The RX 7700’s predecessor is Navi II and successor is Navi IV, while the RTX PRO 4500’s predecessor is Server Hopper and successor is Server Rubin.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two cards with vastly different roles. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a complete set of benchmark results and sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 15852. Its nearest rivals cluster within roughly 2% of its score, indicating it competes in a crowded mid-range segment. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile rank that reflects missing data, not measured performance. As such, the database cannot verify how the RTX PRO 4500 performs in actual tests.

The specification data, however, provides a clear theoretical picture. The RTX PRO 4500 delivers exactly double the FP32 compute of the RX 7700, double the FP16 compute, over double the texture rate, more than four times the shading units, and 28.2% more memory bandwidth. It also has 32 GB of memory versus 16 GB, tensor cores, a newer PCIe 5.0 interface, and a lower TDP of 165 W versus 200 W. The RX 7700 counters with higher clock speeds, a game clock, display outputs, and a shorter release history. The RX 7700’s 2459 MHz boost clock exceeds the RTX PRO 4500’s 2415 MHz boost, but the NVIDIA card’s massive parallel hardware overcomes the clock deficit.

For a user choosing between these two, the data points to the RTX PRO 4500 as the stronger compute platform for workloads that scale with shading units, tensor cores, and memory capacity. The RX 7700 is the only one with video outputs, making it suitable for display-driven tasks. The RTX PRO 4500’s lack of display outputs aligns it with server or compute deployments where rendering output is handled elsewhere. The RX 7700’s recorded benchmarks show it performs in line with the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 9060, while the RTX PRO 4500’s theoretical specs suggest it operates in a higher performance class, but the database has no measurements to confirm this.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 wins in areas where recorded data exists and where its architectural traits matter. It has a measurable average benchmark score of 15852 and a 58th percentile rank, meaning it has proven performance in the database’s test suite. Its higher clock speeds, including a 2459 MHz boost and 2041 MHz game clock, give it an advantage in clock-sensitive workloads. Its display outputs, including HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1, and USB Type-C, make it the only one of the two that can drive a monitor directly. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while half the capacity of the RTX PRO 4500, is still substantial for many workloads. The RX 7700 also has a longer release history, with a launch date of 2025-09-17, giving it a head start in driver maturity and ecosystem support.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server wins on raw specification strength. It doubles the FP32 throughput at 50.70 TFLOPS, doubles the FP16 throughput, and provides 328 tensor cores for AI acceleration. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 800.3 GB/s of bandwidth, a 28.2% improvement over the RX 7700. Its 10496 shading units and 328 TMUs give it 4.1 times and 2.05 times the respective resources of the RX 7700. Its 82 RT cores outperform the RX 7700’s 40 RT cores for ray tracing workloads. The RTX PRO 4500 also has a higher transistor count at 45,600 million, a higher transistor density at 120.6M per mm², a newer PCIe 5.0 interface, and a lower TDP of 165 W. Its single-slot design and 16-pin connector suit dense server installations.

The use case split is clear from the data. The RX 7700 suits tasks requiring display output, clock speed, and established benchmark performance. The RTX PRO 4500 suits compute-heavy workloads, AI inference, and memory-hungry applications, where its double compute and tensor cores provide a theoretical advantage. The database records no direct head-to-head results, so the final judgment rests on the specification sheet: the RTX PRO 4500 is built for throughput, the RX 7700 for versatility with a display path.