GeForce RTX 5050 vs Radeon Pro W6900X
GeForce RTX 5050
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5050
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6900X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6900X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5050.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1870.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1870.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) |
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 GeForce RTX 5050 and Radeon Pro W6900X
GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 5050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 24 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2317 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,087 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon Pro W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 5050 scores 17,087 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5050 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 13.17 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,087 | 17,413+2% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5120+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.17 TFLOPS | 22.02 TFLOPS+67% |
| Boost Clock | 2572 MHz+20% | 2150 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 80 | 320+300% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+150% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 80+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5050 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 5050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5050) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5050) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5050 draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 5050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-57% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 131.4+127% | 58.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5050 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 and now averages $5000. The GeForce RTX 5050 costs 95% less ($4751 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.6 (GeForce RTX 5050) vs 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce RTX 5050 offers 1860% better value. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-96% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-95% | $5000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.6+1860% | 3.5 |
| Codename | GB207 | Navi 21 |
| Release | June 24 2025 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #112 | #101 |
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