Radeon Pro W5500M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 W5500M is positioned at rank #3 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 W5500M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

128%

#3

Radeon Pro W5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 W5500M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 190% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500M.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-190%)	✅Leading raw performance (+190%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Radeon Pro W5500M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro W5500M

The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500M scores 3,470 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 190%. The Radeon Pro W5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.083 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3,470	10,064+190%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.083 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock	1450 MHz	1733 MHz+20%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500M	GeForce GTX 1060
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 71.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.