Radeon Pro W5500X vs Radeon RX 580X

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 Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 RX 580X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 749.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+749.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($60)

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

Radeon RX 580X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500X and Radeon RX 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 RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 and the Radeon RX 580X reaches 7,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score	7,351	7,495+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536	2304+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.398 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	1757 MHz+31%	1340 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96	144+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
DirectX	12.0	12 (FL 12_0)
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
TDP	125W-32%	185W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	58.8+45%	40.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580X costs 88% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 749.7% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 580X
MSRP	$599	$229-62%
Avg Price (30d)	$500	$60-88%
Performance per Dollar	14.7	124.9+750%
Codename	Navi 14	Polaris 20
Release	December 11 2019	April 11 2018
Ranking	#345	#337