Radeon Pro W5500M vs GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon Pro W5500M
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 539% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-539%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+539%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 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 GeForce RTX 3070 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 W5500M and GeForce RTX 3070
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 RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500M scores 3,470 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 539%. The Radeon Pro W5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 4.083 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,470 | 22,172+539% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 5888+318% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.083 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+397% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1725 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 88 | 184+109% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 88.5% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-61% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.8 | 100.8+147% |
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