Radeon R9 285 / 380 vs Radeon PRO W6300

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014Core: 918 MHz

Radeon PRO W6300

2022Core: 1512 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 285 / 380

190

5,550

0.0%

5,560

+0.2%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6300

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

99%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

99%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

99%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

84%

#36

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

531%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

100%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

90%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

90%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

86%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon PRO W6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon PRO W6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 285 / 380.

Insight	Radeon R9 285 / 380	Radeon PRO W6300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon PRO W6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $199 for the Radeon R9 285 / 380, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 32.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 285 / 380	Radeon PRO W6300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)	✅More affordable ($150)

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.

Radeon R9 285 / 380 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 / 380 and Radeon PRO W6300

Radeon R9 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 scores 5,550 and the Radeon PRO W6300 reaches 5,560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300).

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	Radeon PRO W6300
G3D Mark Score	5,550	5,560
Architecture	GCN 3.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS+5%	3.133 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+75%	256 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	Radeon PRO W6300
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) — the Radeon PRO W6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	Radeon PRO W6300
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 draws 190W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 153.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 285 / 380	Radeon PRO W6300
TDP	190W	25W-87%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	29.2	222.4+662%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200 and now averages $150. The Radeon PRO W6300 costs 24.6% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 37.1 (Radeon PRO W6300) — the Radeon PRO W6300 offers 33% better value. The Radeon PRO W6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).