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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 RX 470 (móvel) is on rank 114, so the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) 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 RX 470 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% 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 RX 470 (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1090.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1090.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 RX 470 (móvel)
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 RX 470 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1074 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points. Launch price was $549.99.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 7,000 — the Radeon Pro W5500X leads by 5%. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1074 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351+5% | 7,000 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS+23% | 4.399 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz+64% | 1074 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Pro W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 85W — a 38.1% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 85W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8 | 82.4+40% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 1090.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $179-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $40-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 175.0+1090% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Ellesmere |
| Release | December 11 2019 | August 4 2016 |
| Ranking | #345 | #360 |
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