
Radeon Pro W5500X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RadeonT 780M is on rank 142, so the Radeon Pro W5500X 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 RadeonT 780M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 RadeonT 780M.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro W5500X 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 W5500X and RadeonT 780M

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.

RadeonT 780M
The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 and the RadeonT 780M reaches 7,098 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RadeonT 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 768 (RadeonT 780M). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351+4% | 7,098 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS | 8.909 TFLOPS+65% |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz | 2900 MHz+65% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+100% | 48 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RadeonT 780M has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 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 12.2 (RadeonT 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| 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 VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the RadeonT 780M's 15W — a 157.1% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 350W (RadeonT 780M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8 | 473.2+705% |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | RadeonT 780M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Phoenix |
| Release | December 11 2019 | January 31 2024 |
| Ranking | #345 | #359 |
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