Radeon Pro W5500
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro W5500 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon Pro W5500

2020Core: 1187 MHzBoost: 1400 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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. 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

#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
99%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
96%
#38
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%
#54
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
661%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
100%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
98%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
98%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
97%
#78
Radeon Pro 570
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
95%
#80
T400
MSRP: $180|Avg: $179
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 95.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500.

InsightRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-95.2%)
Leading raw performance (+95.2%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 W5500 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 95.2%. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
8,913
17,400+95%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
7 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
1408
4352+209%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.942 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+460%
Boost Clock
1400 MHz
2535 MHz+81%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
88
136+55%
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 2.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
HEVC,H.264,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
125W-22%
160W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
71.3
108.8+53%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$300
Codename
Navi 14
AD106
Release
February 10 2020
May 18 2023
Ranking
#294
#59