Radeon PRO W7900 vs Radeon RX 7900 XT
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W7900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (20 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (276mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $630 versus $3,500 for the Radeon PRO W7900, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 471% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+471%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($630) |
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 Radeon RX 7900 XT
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.
Radeon RX 7900 XT
The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W7900 scores 28,211 and the Radeon RX 7900 XT reaches 28,996 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W7900 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 7900 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 84 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,211 | 28,996+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+14% | 5376 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.32 TFLOPS+19% | 51.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz+4% | 2394 MHz |
| ROPs | 192 | 192 |
| TMUs | 384+14% | 336 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96+14% | 84 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 W7900 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W7900 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT has 20 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 140% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — a 8% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 384-bit vs 320-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+140% | 20 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+8% | 800 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+20% | 320-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7900 draws 295W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XT's 300W — a 1.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 276mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W-2% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 276mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 3 | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 95.6 | 96.7+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 and now averages $630. The Radeon RX 7900 XT costs 82% less ($2870 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 467.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999 | $899-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $630-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 46.0+468% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Navi 31 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #26 | #21 |
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