Radeon Pro W5500X
AMD
G3D Mark
7,351
MSRP
$599
AVG Price
$500
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro W5500X is positioned at rank #124 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500X
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon Pro W5500X across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon Pro W5500X specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) architecture (codename: Navi 14), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.398 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1757 MHz from a base of 1187 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,351 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 14 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1536 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 96 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1757 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1187 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.398 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 168.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 6,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #345 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500X is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon Pro W5500X supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.0 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 2x HDMI, 0x Thunderbolt 3 — supports up to 5 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0, decoder: VCN 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265.
| Specification | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 2x |
| Thunderbolt 3 PortsNumber of Thunderbolt 3 display connectors | 0x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 5 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 2.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 2.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 125 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $599), the Radeon Pro W5500X delivers 15 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #124 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #345 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $500 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #124 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #345 |
| Release Date | December 11 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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