Radeon Pro W5500 vs GeForce RTX 4070
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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 202% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-202%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+202%) |
| 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 (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $300), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 64.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro W5500.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 4070
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 RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 202%. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,913 | 26,919+202% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 5888+318% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.942 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+639% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz | 2475 MHz+77% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 184+109% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 304mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-38% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 1-67% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.3 | 134.6+89% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Radeon Pro W5500 costs 45.5% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 64.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-33% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-45% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.7 | 48.9+65% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | AD104 |
| Release | February 10 2020 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #294 | #32 |
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