Radeon Pro W5700X vs Radeon 8060S
Radeon Pro W5700X
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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 W5700X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5700X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 8060S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $800 versus $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 27.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) | ✅More affordable ($800) |
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 W5700X and Radeon 8060S
Radeon Pro W5700X
The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.
Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 17,591 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,591 | 17,989+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.4 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+58% |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz | 2900 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W5700X comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5700X draws 205W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 115.4% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 305mm vs 0mm, occupying 4 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 205W | 55W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 305mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 4 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 85.8 | 327.1+281% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The Radeon 8060S costs 19.9% less ($199 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S offers 27.8% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $800-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999 | $800-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6 | 22.5+28% |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Strix Halo |
| Release | December 11 2019 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #130 | #98 |
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