Radeon PRO W6600X vs Quadro P5000
Radeon PRO W6600X
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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 W6600X
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W6600X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon PRO W6600X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $400 versus $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 69.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699) | ✅More affordable ($400) |
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 W6600X and Quadro P5000
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6600X scores 13,113 and the Quadro P5000 reaches 12,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6600X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 2479 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,113+3% | 12,728 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.15 TFLOPS+14% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2479 MHz+43% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 960 KB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6600X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 28.6% advantage for the Quadro P5000. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 288 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600X draws 120W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 40% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-33% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 109.3+55% | 70.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $699, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $400. The Quadro P5000 costs 42.8% less ($299 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 31.8 (Quadro P5000) — the Quadro P5000 offers 69.1% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-72% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $699 | $400-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8 | 31.8+69% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GP104 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | October 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #197 | #206 |
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