Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon Pro W5500

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

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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 RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)
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	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 382.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+382.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️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 RX 590 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 590 and Radeon Pro W5500

Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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 RX 590 scores 9,315 and the Radeon Pro W5500 reaches 8,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	9,315+5%	8,913
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.119 TFLOPS+81%	3.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1545 MHz+10%	1400 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+64%	88
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
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 590	Radeon Pro W5500
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: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) 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 RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	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 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	175W	125W-29%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	53.2	71.3+34%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX 590 costs 78.3% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 382.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP	$279-30%	$399
Avg Price (30d)	$65-78%	$300
Performance per Dollar	143.3+382%	29.7
Codename	Polaris 30	Navi 14
Release	November 15 2018	February 10 2020
Ranking	#285	#294