Radeon Pro W5500X vs GeForce RTX 2060

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 W5500X is positioned at rank #124 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 W5500X

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

98%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

96%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

89%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

84%

#109

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1204%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

99%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

93%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

90%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

87%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

87%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

81%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 92% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-92%)	✅Leading raw performance (+92%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 76% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 700% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+700%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($120)

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 W5500X Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500X and GeForce RTX 2060

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 92%. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	7,351	14,114+92%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536	1920+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.398 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1757 MHz+5%	1680 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	96	120+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	125W-22%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	58.8	88.2+50%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 76% less ($380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 700% better value.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP	$599	$349-42%
Avg Price (30d)	$500	$120-76%
Performance per Dollar	14.7	117.6+700%
Codename	Navi 14	TU106
Release	December 11 2019	January 7 2019
Ranking	#345	#168