AMD has quietly unveiled the Radeon PRO W7400, a new graphics card for entry-level workstations. Based on the RDNA 3 architecture, this card focuses on low power consumption, a compact form factor, and multi-display support, making it ideal for professional environments that prioritize energy efficiency and space utilization.
Key Specifications and Design #
The W7400 features 28 compute units, 1792 stream processors, 28 ray accelerators, and 56 AI accelerators. It delivers a single-precision floating-point performance of 7.9 TFLOPS and a half-precision peak of 15.8 TFLOPS. It’s equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory with a speed of 10.8 Gbps and a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 172.8 GB/s. This is a slight reduction in data throughput compared to the W7500’s 16 Gbps configuration.
One of the card’s biggest selling points is its power consumption. The total board power is just 55W, which is about 15W less than the W7500. This allows the card to be powered directly through the PCIe x16 slot without the need for an additional power cable. The interface is PCIe 4.0, but it only uses 8 lanes, which is sufficient for the data bandwidth requirements of typical professional tasks.
In terms of form factor, the W7400 has a single-slot design and is approximately 168 mm long. This is nearly 5 cm shorter than the W7500, allowing it to fit into more compact cases and high-density servers, offering greater installation flexibility. The combination of low power and small size helps reduce heat and noise for the entire system while also freeing up space for other expansion cards and storage devices.
Display and Feature Set #
For video output, the W7400 provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 interfaces, supporting up to four 4K or two 8K monitors simultaneously. It also includes hardware acceleration for the latest AV1 codec, which boosts efficiency in workflows like video production and streaming.
The W7400 retains the full feature set of the AMD PRO series, including hardware ray tracing, AI acceleration, Infinity Cache, and optimized driver support for professional applications such as CAD, 3D rendering, video editing, and graphic design. Features for remote workstations and color management are also available, ensuring stability and compatibility across a wide range of production environments.
Target Market and Performance #
The performance of this graphics card is not aimed at high-intensity rendering but rather at budget-conscious users who need stability and energy efficiency. For tasks like engineering drawing, multi-display data visualization, and light video editing, the W7400 can run stably for long periods under low-power conditions, making it suitable for workstations that need to be consistently online during high-load periods.
AMD has not yet announced the pricing or release date for the W7400, but it is expected to appear in OEM workstations and pre-built systems before becoming available through retail channels. With its RDNA 3 architecture, 55W power consumption, single-slot compact design, and multi-display support, it offers a balanced choice for the entry-level professional graphics card market, balancing cost, power, and functionality.