Radeon PRO W7900 vs RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W7900.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W7900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $3,500 versus $5,500 for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($3,500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,500) |
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 RTX 6000 Ada Generation
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.
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,454 points. Launch price was $6,799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W7900 scores 28,211 and the RTX 6000 Ada Generation reaches 28,454 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W7900 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 18,176 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 91.06 TFLOPS (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 142 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) vs 568.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,211 | 28,454 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144 | 18176+196% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.32 TFLOPS | 91.06 TFLOPS+48% |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz | 2505 MHz |
| ROPs | 192 | 192 |
| TMUs | 384 | 568+48% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 17.8 MB+493% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 96 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 96 | 142+48% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 48 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 960 GB/s (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — a 11.1% advantage for the RTX 6000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 96 MB (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 6000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB | 48 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s | 960 GB/s+11% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 96 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 12.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 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 8th Gen (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7900 draws 295W versus the RTX 6000 Ada Generation's 300W — a 1.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W7900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 500W (RTX 6000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W-2% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 95.6 | 94.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation launched at $6799 and now averages $5500. The Radeon PRO W7900 costs 36.4% less ($2000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) vs 5.2 (RTX 6000 Ada Generation) — the Radeon PRO W7900 offers 55.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7900 | RTX 6000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3999-41% | $6799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500-36% | $5500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1+56% | 5.2 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | AD102 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | December 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #26 | #24 |
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