
Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon Pro W5700

Radeon RX 5700
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (270mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5700, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 19.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon Pro W5700

Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon Pro W5700
The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the Radeon Pro W5700 reaches 14,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro W5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1930 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,296 | 14,380 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.949 TFLOPS | 8.893 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 1930 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 205W — a 13% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5700). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 270mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-12% | 205W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 270mm | 267mm |
| Height | 110mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 79.4+13% | 70.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 47.9 (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 19.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-53% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-17% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.2+19% | 47.9 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Navi 10 |
| Release | July 7 2019 | November 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #167 | #163 |
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