Radeon Pro W5500 vs Radeon RX 580

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

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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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 RX 580 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 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $59 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 402% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+402%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($59)

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 RX 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500 and Radeon RX 580

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 RX 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Radeon RX 580 reaches 8,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	8,913+1%	8,799
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1408	2304+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.942 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz+4%	1340 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	88	144+64%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
TDP	125W-32%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	71.3+50%	47.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 and now averages $59. The Radeon RX 580 costs 80.3% less ($241 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 402% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
MSRP	$399	$229-43%
Avg Price (30d)	$300	$59-80%
Performance per Dollar	29.7	149.1+402%
Codename	Navi 14	Polaris 20
Release	February 10 2020	April 18 2017
Ranking	#294	#301