Radeon Pro W6900X
GPU·Mid-Range

Radeon Pro W6900X

AMD

G3D Mark

17,413

MSRP

$6000

AVG Price

$5000

August 3 2021
300 Watt
RDNA 2.0

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 W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6900X

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon Pro W6900X specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture (codename: Navi 21), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 320 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 128 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 22.02 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2150 MHz from a base of 1825 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon Pro W6900X
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score17,413
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 21
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute5120
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling320
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending128
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2150 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1825 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance22.02 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second688.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count26,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#101
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W6900X is equipped with 32 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 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon Pro W6900X
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures32 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
L1 Cache1 MB
L2 Cache4 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon Pro W6900X 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 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon Pro W6900X
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportInfinity Fabric Link
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 4x TB3, 1x HDMI — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

SpecificationRadeon Pro W6900X
TB3 PortsNumber of TB3 display connectors4x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 3.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 120mm tall, occupying 4 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon Pro W6900X
TDPPower consumption under load300 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage650W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height120mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied4-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5,000 (MSRP: $6000), the Radeon Pro W6900X delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #101 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon Pro W6900X
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$6000
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5000
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#101
Release DateAugust 3 2021
Release Year2021

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