Radeon Pro W5700X vs Radeon Pro W6900X
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6900X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5700X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W5700X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $999 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 405.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+405.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($999) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) |
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 Pro W6900X
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 Pro W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 17,591 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 2150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,591+1% | 17,413 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5120+122% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.4 TFLOPS | 22.02 TFLOPS+134% |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz | 2150 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 320+122% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5700X draws 205W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 37.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 305mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 205W-32% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 305mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 85.8+48% | 58.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 and now averages $5000. The Radeon Pro W5700X costs 80% less ($4001 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X offers 402.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999-83% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999-80% | $5000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6+403% | 3.5 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Navi 21 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #130 | #101 |
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