Radeon PRO W6400 vs Radeon RX 5500

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 W6400 is positioned at rank #33 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 W6400

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Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 90.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($110)

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 W6400 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6400 and Radeon RX 5500

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

Radeon RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
G3D Mark Score	8,428	8,837+5%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	768	1408+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.58 TFLOPS	5.196 TFLOPS+45%
Boost Clock	2331 MHz+26%	1845 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	88+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 75% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
TDP	50W-55%	110W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	168mm	180mm
Height	69mm	110mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	168.6+110%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 45% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 90.7% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX 5500
MSRP	$229	$179-22%
Avg Price (30d)	$200	$110-45%
Performance per Dollar	42.1	80.3+91%
Codename	Navi 24	Navi 14
Release	January 19 2022	October 7 2019
Ranking	#308	#297