Radeon PRO W6800 vs GeForce RTX 5060
Radeon PRO W6800
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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 W6800
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 5060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 673.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+673.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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 W6800 and GeForce RTX 5060
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the GeForce RTX 5060 reaches 20,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5060 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 2497 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 120.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 20,836+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz | 2497 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+100% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 3.8 MB+407% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+100% | 30 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5060 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+29% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 9th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 6th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 5060's 145W — a 53.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 145W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 143.7+77% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 86.7% less ($1950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 674.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $299-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $299-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 69.7+674% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GB206 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | May 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #74 | #69 |
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