Tesla M60 vs Radeon Pro W5500X
Tesla M60
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Radeon Pro W5500X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The Tesla M60 is positioned at rank 277 and the Radeon Pro W5500X is on rank 124, so the Radeon Pro W5500X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M60 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M60.
| Insight | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 90.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+90.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M60 and Radeon Pro W5500X
Tesla M60
The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla M60 scores 7,002 versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 7,351 — the Radeon Pro W5500X leads by 5%. The Tesla M60 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Tesla M60) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1757 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,002 | 7,351+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 | 5.398 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1757 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+33% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M60 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M60) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 5 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M60 draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M60) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 125W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 23.3 | 58.8+152% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M60 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 and now averages $500. The Tesla M60 costs 50% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Tesla M60) vs 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) — the Tesla M60 offers 90.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $599-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-50% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.0+90% | 14.7 |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 14 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #355 | #345 |
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