Radeon PRO W7900 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon PRO W7900
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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 W7900
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W7900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 99.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (48 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+99.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-99.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $3,500 for the Radeon PRO W7900, it costs 97% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1359.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1359.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 W7900 and GeForce RTX 2060
Radeon PRO W7900
The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon PRO W7900 scores 28,211 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the Radeon PRO W7900 leads by 99.9%. The Radeon PRO W7900 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 240.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,211+100% | 14,114 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+220% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.32 TFLOPS+851% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz+49% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+300% | 48 |
| TMUs | 384+220% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+58% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96+220% | 30 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W7900 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Radeon PRO W7900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+700% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+157% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7900 draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 59.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 160W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.6+8% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 96.6% less ($3380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1351.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | $349-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $120-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 117.6+1352% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | TU106 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #26 | #168 |
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