Radeon Pro W5500X vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 329.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-329.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+329.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $500), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 264% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro W5500X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 329.6%. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351 | 31,578+330% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 7680+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+643% |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz | 2610 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 96 | 240+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W5500X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% 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 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 78% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W-56% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8 | 110.8+88% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Radeon Pro W5500X costs 15.3% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 263.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-25% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-15% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 53.5+264% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | AD104 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #345 | #11 |
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