Radeon R9 390X vs Radeon Pro W5500

Radeon R9 390X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

Radeon Pro W5500

2020Core: 1187 MHzBoost: 1400 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 390X

275

9,278

+4.1%

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

8,913

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

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 W5500

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

99%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

96%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

84%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

81%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

81%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

79%

#54

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

661%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

100%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

98%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

98%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

97%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500.

Insight	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (277mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 346.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+346.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($70)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 390X Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 390X and Radeon Pro W5500

Radeon R9 390X

The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 390X scores 9,278 and the Radeon Pro W5500 reaches 8,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 390X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	9,278+4%	8,913
Architecture	GCN 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2816+100%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.914 TFLOPS+50%	3.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1400 MHz+33%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	176+100%	88
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
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 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 512-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Radeon Pro W5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	512-bit+300%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 390X draws 275W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 390X) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 277mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 390X	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	275W	125W-55%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	277mm	241mm
Height	129mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	33.7	71.3+112%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 390X costs 76.7% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) vs 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 346.1% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).