Radeon Pro W5500 vs Radeon R9 390

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

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 Radeon R9 390 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 390.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 358.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+358.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($65)

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

Radeon R9 390 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500 and Radeon R9 390

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 R9 390

The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Radeon R9 390 reaches 8,855 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 390). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
G3D Mark Score	8,913	8,855
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.942 TFLOPS	5.12 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz+40%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) — the Radeon Pro W5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 390). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Radeon R9 390's 300W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
TDP	125W-58%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	241mm	275mm
Height	111mm	109mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-21%	95°C
Perf/Watt	71.3+142%	29.5

💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 390 launched at $329 and now averages $65. The Radeon R9 390 costs 78.3% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 136.2 (Radeon R9 390) — the Radeon R9 390 offers 358.6% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon R9 390
MSRP	$399	$329-18%
Avg Price (30d)	$300	$65-78%
Performance per Dollar	29.7	136.2+359%
Codename	Navi 14	Grenada
Release	February 10 2020	June 18 2015
Ranking	#294	#296