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Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (64 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (270mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1839.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1839.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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 RX 5700
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 RX 5700
The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 14,742 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1967 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,742+3% | 14,296 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 ×2+67% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+90% | 7.949 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1967 MHz+14% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 ×2+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+67% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5700 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 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+29% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | VCN 2.0 |
| 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 RX 5700's 180W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 270mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 180W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 270mm |
| Height | 120mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 36.9 | 79.4+115% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $4999, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 95% less ($4749 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 1872.4% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | Radeon RX 5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $379-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4999 | $250-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 57.2+1872% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 10 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #157 | #167 |
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