AMD Radeon PRO W6800 vs AMD Radeon R7 370
The Radeon PRO W6800 has 421% better performance than the Radeon R7 370 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R7 370 has 190% better value for the money than the Radeon PRO W6800 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 GPU
The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 is a workstation graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $2,249. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The PRO W6800 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The PRO W6800 includes 3,840 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,075 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,320 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 60 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The PRO W6800 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The PRO W6800 has the 30th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 34.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 44,404 score and $2,249 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 19.74. This is the 85th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R7 370 GPU
The AMD Radeon R7 370 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2015 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Trinidad) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R7 370 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,400 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 179.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R7 370 includes 1,024 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 975 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R7 370 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 110 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R7 370 has the 193rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.56% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 8,518.5 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 57.17. This is the 58th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2021 | Q2 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $2,249 | $149 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 2020 | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 300 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 283 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 225 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 179 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 109 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A6000 | 137 | +26% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 109 | |
| RTX A2000 | 38.8 | -64% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 38.8 | -64% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 | 11.57 | -44% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 11.57 | -44% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 20.63 | |
| RTX A6000 | 33.93 | +64% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 has 421% better performance than the Radeon R7 370 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon PRO W6800 is ranked 30th with a score of 44,404, and the Radeon R7 370 is ranked 193rd with a score of 8,518.5.
The Radeon R7 370 has 190% better value for the money than the Radeon PRO W6800 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon PRO W6800 is ranked 85th with a performance per dollar of 19.74, and the Radeon R7 370 is ranked 58th with a performance per dollar of 57.17.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 70,850 | +60% |
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | +15% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | -55% |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -55% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -79% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -81% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | -81% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | -81% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | -81% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | +203% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +195% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | +190% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +174% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | +166% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 44.49 | +125% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | +10% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | -4% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | -6% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 12,136 (+741.61%) | 1,442 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 11,941 (+643.52%) | 1,606 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 92,363 (+132.02%) | 39,808.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,937 (+368.66%) | 5,961 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 131,421 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 30,190 (+240.51%) | 8,866 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 177.7 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 19,791 (+338.63%) | 4,512 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 933 (+55.76%) | 599 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 21 | Trinidad |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 26,800 million | 2,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 32 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 179.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,400 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 110 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 3,840 | 1,024 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 60 | 16 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 240 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 32 |
| Ray Accelerators | 60 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,075 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,320 MHz | 975 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 222.7 GPixel/s | 31.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 556.8 GTexel/s | 62.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 17.82 TFLOPS | 2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,114 GFLOPS | 124.8 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.