Radeon Pro W5500 vs CMP 40HX
Radeon Pro W5500
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CMP 40HX
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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 W5500 is positioned at rank 69 and the CMP 40HX is on rank 119, so the Radeon Pro W5500 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 W5500
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The CMP 40HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 145.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 W5500 and CMP 40HX
Radeon Pro W5500
The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.
CMP 40HX
The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,913+2% | 8,749 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2304+64% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.942 TFLOPS | 7.603 TFLOPS+93% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz | 1650 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 144+64% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 40HX has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs No.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | No |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-32% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.3+51% | 47.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The CMP 40HX costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX offers 145.5% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-43% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $120-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.7 | 72.9+145% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | TU106 |
| Release | February 10 2020 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #294 | #302 |
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