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Radeon Pro W6900X
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Radeon 8060S
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 8060S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $800 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 545.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+545.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅More affordable ($800) |
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 Radeon 8060S
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.
Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413 | 17,989+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+100% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.02 TFLOPS+48% | 14.85 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz | 2900 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 128+100% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+100% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+100% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6900X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 138% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 4 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 55W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 120mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 4 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 327.1+464% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The Radeon 8060S costs 84% less ($4200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S offers 542.9% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $800-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $800-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 22.5+543% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Strix Halo |
| Release | August 3 2021 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #101 | #98 |
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