Radeon RX 5600 XT vs Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Radeon RX 5600 XT
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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 RX 5600 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $3,499 for the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1883.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1883.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($180) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,499) |
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 RX 5600 XT and Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
Radeon RX 5600 XT
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,182 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 13,453 and the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot reaches 13,182 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Raw compute: 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,453+2% | 13,182 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3840 ×2+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.188 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+110% |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1967 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240 ×2+67% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5600 XT comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 864 GB/s+157% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs VCN 4.0 (2x) (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 4.0 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 4.0 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 150W versus the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot's 400W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-63% | 400W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 280mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 89.7+172% | 33.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot launched at $3499 and now averages $3499. The Radeon RX 5600 XT costs 94.9% less ($3319 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) vs 3.8 (Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 1865.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-92% | $3499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-95% | $3499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.7+1866% | 3.8 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 21 2020 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #187 | #157 |
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