Radeon PRO W6300 vs Radeon HD 7990

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 W6300 is positioned at rank #51 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6300

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Intel Arc Pro B60

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99%

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99%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

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Radeon Pro 5700 XT

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Quadro P5200

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Tesla K20m

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#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

100%

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Quadro K4100M

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Quadro K2000M

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Intel Arc Pro A60

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Radeon PRO W6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7990 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6300.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6300	Radeon HD 7990
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon PRO W6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $999 for the Radeon HD 7990, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 565.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6300	Radeon HD 7990
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+565.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)

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.

Radeon PRO W6300 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6300 and Radeon HD 7990

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

Radeon HD 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6300 scores 5,560 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,560	5,566
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2048 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.133 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+31%
Boost Clock	2040 MHz+104%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	48	128 ×2+167%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	Radeon HD 7990
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon PRO W6300 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 7990 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Radeon PRO W6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit x2+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6300 draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 175% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	25W-93%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	222.4+1403%	14.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 7990 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The Radeon PRO W6300 costs 85% less ($849 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 5.6 (Radeon HD 7990) — the Radeon PRO W6300 offers 562.5% better value. The Radeon PRO W6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).