Radeon PRO W6400 vs Radeon RX590 GME
Radeon PRO W6400
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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
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX590 GME offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX590 GME offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $115 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 72.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($115) |
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 W6400 and Radeon RX590 GME
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 RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,428 | 8,349 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2304+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.58 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS+99% |
| Boost Clock | 2331 MHz+51% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 144+200% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 576 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 241mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 168.6+253% | 47.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 and now averages $115. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 42.5% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 72.4% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $173-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $115-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.1 | 72.6+72% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | January 19 2022 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #308 | #285 |
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