Radeon PRO W6800 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (32 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4 (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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 536.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+536.6%) |
| 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 16GB
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 16GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 20,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 2530 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270+1% | 20,024 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+88% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz | 2530 MHz+9% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16GB 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 16GB) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). 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 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16GB). 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 16GB).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16GB's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). 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 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| 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 | 267.0+229% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB costs 84.5% less ($1900 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 537.8% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $349-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $349-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 57.4+538% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | — |
| Release | June 8 2021 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #74 | #45 |
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