
Radeon Pro 460 vs Radeon Pro W5500M

Radeon Pro 460
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Radeon Pro W5500M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro 460 is positioned at rank 176 and the Radeon Pro W5500M is on rank 3, so the Radeon Pro W5500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 460
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 460 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 460.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 460 | Radeon Pro W5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro W5500M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon Pro 460 and Radeon Pro W5500M

Radeon Pro 460
The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.

Radeon Pro W5500M
The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 460 scores 3,453 and the Radeon Pro W5500M reaches 3,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460) vs 4.083 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500M). Boost clocks: 907 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | Radeon Pro W5500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,453 | 3,470 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1408+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.858 TFLOPS | 4.083 TFLOPS+120% |
| Boost Clock | 907 MHz | 1450 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | Radeon Pro W5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 460 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500M has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500M) — the Radeon Pro W5500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | Radeon Pro W5500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 460 draws 35W versus the Radeon Pro W5500M's 85W — a 83.3% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 460) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | Radeon Pro W5500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-59% | 85W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 98.7+142% | 40.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500M is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | Radeon Pro W5500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Baffin | Navi 14 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #547 | #544 |
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