Radeon Pro W5500X vs Radeon Pro 580X
Radeon Pro W5500X
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro W5500X is positioned at rank 124 and the Radeon Pro 580X is on rank 117, so the Radeon Pro 580X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 156.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+156.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 W5500X and Radeon Pro 580X
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.
Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 and the Radeon Pro 580X reaches 7,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351 | 7,540+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS | 5.53 TFLOPS+2% |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz+46% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 150W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-17% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8+17% | 50.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 and now averages $200. The Radeon Pro 580X costs 60% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the Radeon Pro 580X offers 156.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $200-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 37.7+156% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | March 18 2019 |
| Ranking | #345 | #339 |
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