Radeon PRO W6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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 16 GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (260mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 547% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+547%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) | ✅More affordable ($349) |
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 16 GB
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 16 GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB reaches 20,352 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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 16 GB). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 20,352 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+88% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS | 25.64 TFLOPS+44% |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz | 3130 MHz+35% |
| 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 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16 GB has 16 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 100% 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 16 GB) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 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 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 78.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 260mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 78-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 127.2+57% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 84.5% less ($1900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 547.8% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $349-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $349-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 58.3+548% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 44 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | June 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #74 | #77 |
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