Radeon Pro W5700 vs Radeon PRO W6600
Radeon Pro W5700
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Radeon PRO W6600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5700.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $649 for the Radeon PRO W6600, it costs 54% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 108.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+108.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($649) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700 and Radeon PRO W6600
Radeon Pro W5700
The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.
Radeon PRO W6600
The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5700 scores 14,380 and the Radeon PRO W6600 reaches 14,932 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon PRO W6600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600). Raw compute: 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600). Boost clocks: 1930 MHz vs 2903 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,380 | 14,932+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+29% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.893 TFLOPS | 10.4 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1930 MHz | 2903 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600) — the Radeon Pro W5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5700 draws 205W versus the Radeon PRO W6600's 100W — a 68.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 190mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 205W | 100W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 190mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 70.1 | 149.3+113% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon PRO W6600 launched at $649 and now averages $649. The Radeon Pro W5700 costs 53.8% less ($349 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.9 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 23.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) — the Radeon Pro W5700 offers 108.3% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700 | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $649-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-54% | $649 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.9+108% | 23.0 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Navi 23 |
| Release | November 19 2019 | June 8 2021 |
| Ranking | #163 | #153 |
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