Radeon Pro VII vs Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Radeon Pro VII
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro VII
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot.
| Insight | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro VII offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,400 versus $3,499 for the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 151.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+151.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,400) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,499) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro VII and Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Radeon Pro VII
The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,182 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro VII scores 13,264 and the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot reaches 13,182 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,264 | 13,182 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 3840 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.06 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+16% |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz | 1967 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 240 | 240 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+25% | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII) vs VCN 4.0 (2x) (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs VCN 4.0 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot).
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | VCN 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | VCN 4.0 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro VII draws 250W versus the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot's 400W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon Pro VII is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro VII) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 305mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-38% | 400W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 305mm | 280mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 53.1+61% | 33.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 MSRP and currently averages $1400, while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot launched at $3499 and now averages $3499. The Radeon Pro VII costs 60% less ($2099 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 3.8 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — the Radeon Pro VII offers 150% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1899-46% | $3499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400-60% | $3499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.5+150% | 3.8 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 13 2020 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #194 | #157 |
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