Radeon PRO W7900 vs GeForce RTX 5070
Radeon PRO W7900
Popular choices:
GeForce RTX 5070
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7900
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W7900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $3,500 for the Radeon PRO W7900, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 550.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+550.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($550) |
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 W7900 and GeForce RTX 5070
Radeon PRO W7900
The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.
GeForce RTX 5070
The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W7900 scores 28,211 and the GeForce RTX 5070 reaches 28,854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W7900 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 2512 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 192.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,211 | 28,854+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 6144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.32 TFLOPS+99% | 30.87 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz | 2512 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+140% | 80 |
| TMUs | 384+100% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96+100% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W7900 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+300% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+29% | 672 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (9th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (6th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7900 draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 16.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 245mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 250W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 267mm | 245mm |
| Height | 111mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72°C-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.6 | 115.4+21% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 5070 costs 84.3% less ($2950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 52.5 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 548.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | $549-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $550-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 52.5+548% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GB205 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | March 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #26 | #22 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon PRO W7900 and GeForce RTX 5070
