Radeon PRO W6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT
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 Radeon RX 9060 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (32 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 Radeon RX 9060 XT 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 644.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+644.8%) |
| 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 Radeon RX 9060 XT
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.
Radeon RX 9060 XT
The Radeon RX 9060 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 18 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2220 MHz to 3230 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,070 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT reaches 20,070 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 9060 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 26.46 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 3230 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 20,070 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+88% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS | 26.46 TFLOPS+48% |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz | 3230 MHz+39% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+88% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+88% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 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 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+80% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 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 VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT's 150W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 133.8+65% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon RX 9060 XT costs 86.7% less ($1950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 67.1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT offers 645.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $299-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $299-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 67.1+646% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 44 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | May 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #74 | #72 |
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