Radeon Pro W6900X vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Radeon Pro W6900X
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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 W6900X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $175 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2880.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2880.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅More affordable ($175) |
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 W6900X and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Radeon Pro W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 and the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reaches 18,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Raw compute: 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 320.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413 | 18,166+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+100% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.02 TFLOPS+143% | 9.062 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz+21% | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+100% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+100% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W6900X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 215W — a 33% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 215W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 84.5+46% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 and now averages $175. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 96.5% less ($4825 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 103.8 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 2865.7% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $499-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $175-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 103.8+2866% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | TU104 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | July 9 2019 |
| Ranking | #101 | #97 |
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