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Radeon Pro W5500
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). 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 TITAN Z lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $400 for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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 TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the GeForce GTX TITAN Z reaches 8,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 876 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,913+1% | 8,811 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 5760 ×2+309% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.942 TFLOPS | 5.046 TFLOPS ×2+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz+60% | 876 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 240 ×2+173% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Radeon Pro W5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit x2+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+20% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN Z's 375W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-67% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-29% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-67% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.3+203% | 23.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 and now averages $400. The Radeon Pro W5500 costs 25% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Radeon Pro W5500 offers 35% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-87% | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-25% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.7+35% | 22.0 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GK110B |
| Release | February 10 2020 | May 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #294 | #300 |
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