Radeon Pro W5500 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The Radeon Pro W5500 is positioned at rank #69 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500

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Radeon AI PRO R9700

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99%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

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96%

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Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

84%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

81%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

81%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

79%

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Tesla K20m

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661%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

100%

#72

Quadro P2200

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98%

#73

T1000

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98%

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Quadro P620

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97%

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Radeon Pro 570

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95%

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T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+12.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 464.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+464.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500 and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 12.9%. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	8,913	10,064+13%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.942 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+125%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz	1733 MHz+24%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 36.1% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	125W-31%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	241mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	71.3+28%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 464.6% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).