Radeon Pro W6800X Duo vs Radeon PRO W6600
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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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 W6800X Duo
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W6600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $649 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 680.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+680.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) | ✅More affordable ($649) |
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 W6800X Duo and Radeon PRO W6600
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Radeon PRO W6600
The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 14,742 and the Radeon PRO W6600 reaches 14,932 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W6600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600). Boost clocks: 1967 MHz vs 2903 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 ×2 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,742 | 14,932+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 ×2+114% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+45% | 10.4 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1967 MHz | 2903 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 96 ×2+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+114% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 ×2+114% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6800X Duo comes with 64 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600) — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+157% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+167% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo draws 400W versus the Radeon PRO W6600's 100W — a 120% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 190mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 100W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 190mm |
| Height | 120mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.9 | 149.3+305% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $4999, while the Radeon PRO W6600 launched at $649 and now averages $649. The Radeon PRO W6600 costs 87% less ($4350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 23.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) — the Radeon PRO W6600 offers 693.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon PRO W6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $649-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4999 | $649-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 23.0+693% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 23 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | June 8 2021 |
| Ranking | #157 | #153 |
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