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Radeon RX 9060
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Radeon Pro W5700X
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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 9060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 9060 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 9060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5700X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 290.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+290.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) |
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 9060 and Radeon Pro W5700X
Radeon RX 9060
The Radeon RX 9060 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 5 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2990 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,121 points.
Radeon Pro W5700X
The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 9060 scores 17,121 and the Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 17,591 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 9060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 21.43 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 2990 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,121 | 17,591+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2304+29% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.43 TFLOPS+128% | 9.4 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2990 MHz+47% | 2040 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 112 | 144+29% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 9060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | HEVC,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 draws 132W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 43.3% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 9060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W-36% | 205W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-31% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 305mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 129.7+51% | 85.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 and now averages $999. The Radeon RX 9060 costs 75.1% less ($750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.8 (Radeon RX 9060) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Radeon RX 9060 offers 290.9% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | Radeon Pro W5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-75% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-75% | $999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.8+291% | 17.6 |
| Codename | Navi 44 | Navi 10 |
| Release | August 5 2025 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #111 | #130 |
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