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ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,230VRAM:32 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):300 W

ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

90%

8.4

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 72% of graphics cards
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

4.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 62%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

44%

8.5

Performance

24%

8.7

Memory

12%

6.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.8

Design

4%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

â–²Better than 73%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 91%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

44%

8.5

Performance

24%

8.7

Memory

12%

6.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.8

Design

4%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

8.4
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is higher than that of 53.8% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

4.0

Price

7.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
12,225 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 12,225 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
32,860 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 32,860 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 81.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
17,260 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 17,260 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
47.84 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 47.84 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
32 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 32 GB of VRAM, which is more than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
644.6 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 67.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
4
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 4 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 75.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 80.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
300 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 300 W, which is higher than that of 71.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
300 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 300 W under peak load, which is higher than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
750 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 750 W PSU, which is higher than that of 64.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 17.1% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
300 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
300 W
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Size
271x 112x 39 mm
This graphics card measures 271x112x 39 mm, which is more compact than 87.3% of graphics cards.
Length
271 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 271 mm long, which is shorter than 57% of graphics cards.
Height
39 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 39 mm tall, which is shorter than 99.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,070 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,070 g, which is heavier than 52.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 16.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2920 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,920 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 200 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    384 vs 184
  • 64 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    128 vs 64
  • 2.29x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (373.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    373.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 96.1% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (747.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    747.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 24 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    64 vs 40
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    64 vs 40
  • 16.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2920 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,920 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 200 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (384 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    384 vs 184
  • 64 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (128 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    128 vs 64
  • 2.29x higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (373.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    373.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 96.1% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (747.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    747.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 24 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    64 vs 40
  • 24 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    64 vs 40
  • 2.12x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (47.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    47.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 45.1% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (32860 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    32,860 points vs 22,653 points
  • 10.78x higher BF16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (382.7 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
    382.7 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS
  • 3.13x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.5 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.5 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 3.22x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (95.7 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    95.7 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 3.17x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (766 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    766 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 20 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (32 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    32 GB vs 12 GB
  • 43.9% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2518 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,518 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 43.9% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (644.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    644.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • 5.8% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (20100 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    20,100 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 20% smaller process node
    This graphics card has a lower process node than the average graphics card (4 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    4 nm vs 5 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    October 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • 4 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (4 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    4 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.35x more transistors
    This graphics card has more transistors than the average graphics card (53900 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    53,900 million vs 22,900 million
  • 1 more DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has more DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (4 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    4 vs 3
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
    2.1a vs 1.4a
  • 2.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 86 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (39 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    39 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (271x112 x 39 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    271x112 x 39 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    300 W vs 215 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    5.0 vs 8
  • 15.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1620 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,620 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.32x more expensive
    ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,230 vs £530).
    £1,230 vs £530
  • 5.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator
    the average graphics card
    ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.55 vs 8.000).
    7.55 vs 8
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 15.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1620 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,620 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 16 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    128 vs 144
  • 16.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12225 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    12,225 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 75% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (32 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    32 vs 128
  • 66.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (8 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    8 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    5.0 vs 8
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
    2.2 vs 3.0
  • No HDMI output
    This graphics card does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 2 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    1 vs 3
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 39.5% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (300 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    300 W vs 215 W
  • 15.4% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (750 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    750 W vs 650 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 33.3% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    300 W vs 225 W
  • 22.5 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (57.9 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    57.9 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 2.5x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    30 W vs 12 W
  • 36.4% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    300 W vs 220 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator

  • High VRAM capacity (32GB GDDR6) allows running large AI models like 30b/32b LLMs locally
  • Compact 2-slot blower design is ideal for multi-GPU workstation setups and SFFPC builds
  • Excellent value for AI workloads compared to higher-priced NVIDIA professional cards
  • High-quality build featuring a die-cast metal shroud and vapor chamber cooling
  • Native ROCm and Linux support provides a stable environment for AI and professional applications
  • Solid gaming performance comparable to an RTX 5070 Ti, supporting modern features like ray tracing and FSR4

What we don't like about ASRock Radeon AI Pro R9700 Creator

  • Blower-style fan can become extremely loud and noisy under heavy loads
  • Significant heat exhaust from the turbine when running demanding tasks
  • Lack of CUDA support requires users to work with ROCm or Vulkan backends, which may need extra setup
  • Limited memory bandwidth (256-bit bus) can be a bottleneck for certain inference tasks
  • Relatively low gaming value compared to dedicated consumer GPUs like the RX 7900 XT
  • Requires a 16-pin (12V-2x6) power connector, which may need additional cable management space

Verdict

The ASRock Radeon AI PRO R9700 Creator is a professional-grade graphics card built on the RDNA 4 architecture, featuring a Navi 48 GPU with 4,096 stream processors, 64 compute units, and 128 second-generation AI accelerators. Specifically optimized for local AI development and 3D rendering, it boasts 32GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a 20 Gbps speed, delivering up to 640 GB/s bandwidth and supporting PCIe 5.0 x16. Its main pros include the generous 32GB VRAM—sufficient for running large language models locally—and a slim 2-slot blower-style design with a vapor chamber and Honeywell PTM7950 thermal pads, which facilitates high-density multi-GPU stacking in workstations. However, cons include relatively lower memory bandwidth compared to high-end rivals like the RTX 5090, a blower fan that can become loud under heavy loads, and a maturing ROCm software ecosystem that may require manual configuration for certain AI frameworks.

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