Radeon PRO W6800 vs RTX A5500
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 RTX A5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% 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 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,200 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 2% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 6.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) | ✅More affordable ($2,200) |
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 RTX A5500
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.
RTX A5500
The RTX A5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1080 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,108 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the RTX A5500 reaches 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 80 (RTX A5500) vs 320.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 21,108+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 10240+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS | 34.1 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz+39% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240 | 320+33% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 10 MB+1233% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 | 80+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX A5500 has 24 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 6 MB (RTX A5500) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s | 768 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 7th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 8.3% difference. The RTX A5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 91.8+13% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the RTX A5500 launched at $3600 and now averages $2200. The RTX A5500 costs 2.2% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 9.6 (RTX A5500) — the RTX A5500 offers 6.7% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249-38% | $3600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $2200-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 9.6+7% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GA102 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | March 22 2022 |
| Ranking | #74 | #67 |
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