Radeon RX 580X vs Radeon Pro W5500X

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 W5500X

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RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

98%

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RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

96%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

89%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

84%

#109

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1204%

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Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

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Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

99%

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FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

93%

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Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

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Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

90%

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Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

87%

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Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

87%

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Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

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Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500X.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
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 RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 749.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+749.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon RX 580X Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580X and Radeon Pro W5500X

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 and the Radeon Pro W5500X reaches 7,351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
G3D Mark Score	7,495+2%	7,351
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+50%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.175 TFLOPS+14%	5.398 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1340 MHz	1757 MHz+31%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+50%	96
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
TDP	185W	125W-32%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	40.5	58.8+45%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 and now averages $500. The Radeon RX 580X costs 88% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 749.7% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP	$229-62%	$599
Avg Price (30d)	$60-88%	$500
Performance per Dollar	124.9+750%	14.7
Codename	Polaris 20	Navi 14
Release	April 11 2018	December 11 2019
Ranking	#337	#345