Radeon Pro W6900X vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 81.3% 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 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-81.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+81.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $590 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1436.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1436.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅More affordable ($590) |
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 4070 Ti
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 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 81.3%. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 240.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413 | 31,578+81% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 7680+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.02 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+82% |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz | 2610 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 128+60% | 80 |
| TMUs | 320+33% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 7.5 MB+650% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+33% | 60 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W6900X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W6900X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+167% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 5.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 285W-5% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-7% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 285mm |
| Height | 120mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 110.8+91% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 88.2% less ($4410 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1428.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $799-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $590-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 53.5+1429% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD104 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #101 | #11 |
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