Radeon Pro W6800X Duo vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (64 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $748 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 551.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+551.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) | ✅More affordable ($748) |
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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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.
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 14,742 and the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell reaches 14,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1967 MHz vs 1957 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 ×2 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 34 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 136.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,742+3% | 14,363 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 ×2 | 4352+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 | 17.03 TFLOPS+13% |
| Boost Clock | 1967 MHz | 1957 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 ×2+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+76% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.3 MB+473% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60 ×2+76% | 34 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6800X Duo comes with 64 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (2x) | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo draws 400W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 140.4% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 400W | 70W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 120mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.9 | 205.2+456% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 MSRP and currently averages $4999, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849 and now averages $748. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell costs 85% less ($4251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 19.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 562.1% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4999 | $849-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4999 | $748-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 19.2+562% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GB206 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #157 | #165 |
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