AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has announced its latest and most powerful workstation graphics cards to date, the AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series. Built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture, these graphics cards offer significantly higher performance compared to the previous generation, along with the exceptional performance-per-dollar value.
Designed for professionals working with high-polygon count models, the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 and AMD Radeon PRO W7800 graphics cards deliver seamless creation and workflow experiences. They provide excellent image fidelity, color accuracy, and the ability to run graphics and compute-based applications concurrently.
Key Features of the AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series:
- AMD RDNA 3 Architecture: Features advanced compute units for optimized rendering, AI, and raytracing performance, delivering approximately 50% more raytracing performance per compute unit compared to the previous generation.
- Advanced Chiplet Design: Utilizes a chiplet design for higher performance and efficiency, including the new 5nm Graphics Compute Die (GCD) and six new 6nm Memory Cache Die (MCD) with second-generation AMD Infinity Cache™ technology.
- Dedicated AI Acceleration and Second-Generation Raytracing: Offers over 2X more AI performance and improved raytracing capabilities compared to the previous AMD RDNA 2 architecture.
- Up to 48GB GDDR6 Memory: Enables professionals to work with large 3D models, edit complex timelines, and render photorealistic, raytraced images with unparalleled quality.
- AMD Radiance Display Engine with DisplayPort 2.1: Supports higher resolutions, over 68 billion colors, and next-generation displays, creating an immersive visual environment.
- AV1 Encode/Decode: Provides full AV1 encode/decode support for enhanced multimedia experiences.
- Exceptional Workstation Performance: AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics cards complement AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors, delivering high-performance capabilities for demanding workloads.
- Optimized Driver Performance: Supported by AMD Software: PRO Edition, offering a modern user interface and features like Radeon PRO Image Boost and Radeon PRO Viewport Boost.
- Certified for Leading Professional Applications: AMD Radeon PRO graphics cards undergo rigorous testing and certification to ensure compatibility and stability with professional software applications.
Pricing and Availability
The AMD Radeon PRO W7900 has a suggested retail price (SEP) of $3,999 USD, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7800 has a SEP of $2,499 USD. The AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series workstation graphics cards are expected to be available from leading retailers in Q2 2023. Product availability in OEM and SI systems is anticipated in the second half of 2023.
Experience the AMD Radeon PRO W7000 Series graphics cards at The NAB Show 2023, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 16 to 19. Visit booth #N2158 (North Hall) to learn more.
