Radeon Pro W6900X vs Radeon Pro W6800X
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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 Pro W6800X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6800X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W6900X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro W6800X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $2,799 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 84.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅More affordable ($2,799) |
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 Pro W6800X
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 Pro W6800X
The Radeon Pro W6800X 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 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 and the Radeon Pro W6800X reaches 18,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413 | 18,000+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+33% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.02 TFLOPS+37% | 16.03 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz+3% | 2087 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+33% | 96 |
| TMUs | 320+33% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+33% | 60 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 32 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 200W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 90.0+55% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799 and now averages $2799. The Radeon Pro W6800X costs 44% less ($2201 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the Radeon Pro W6800X offers 82.9% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | Radeon Pro W6800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $2799-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $2799-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 6.4+83% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #101 | #158 |
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