Radeon Pro W5500 vs Radeon Pro 5600M
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro W5500 is positioned at rank 69 and the Radeon Pro 5600M is on rank 21, so the Radeon Pro 5600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5600M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 5600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 Radeon Pro 5600M 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 Radeon Pro 5600M
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.
Radeon Pro 5600M
The Radeon Pro 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 15 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,324 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Radeon Pro 5600M reaches 9,324 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,913 | 9,324+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2560+82% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.942 TFLOPS | 5.274 TFLOPS+34% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz+36% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 160+82% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
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 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 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 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| 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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Radeon Pro 5600M's 50W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 50W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.3 | 186.5+162% |
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