RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell vs Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (64 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell.
| Insight | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $748 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 551.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+551.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($748) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) |
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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell and Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell scores 14,363 and the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo reaches 14,742 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 1957 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) with 136 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,363 | 14,742+3% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+13% | 3840 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.03 TFLOPS+13% | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1957 MHz | 1967 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 136 | 240 ×2+76% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+473% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 60 ×2+76% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 8+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell draws 70W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 140.4% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-83% | 400W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 68mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 205.2+456% | 36.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849 MSRP and currently averages $748, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 and now averages $4999. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell costs 85% less ($4251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 562.1% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $849-83% | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $748-85% | $4999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.2+562% | 2.9 |
| Codename | GB206 | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 11 2025 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #165 | #157 |
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