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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 510.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 205W instead of 400W, a 195W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅69.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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525.7% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌95.1% higher power demand at 400W vs 205W.

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 510.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 205W instead of 400W, a 195W reduction.

Why buy it

✅69.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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525.7% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$799 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌95.1% higher power demand at 400W vs 205W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6800X Duo better than Radeon Pro W5700?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 69.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 64 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 64 GB instead of 8 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is about 525.7% more expensive on MSRP at $4,999 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 69.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $799 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon Pro W6800X Duo earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon Pro W5700 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	150 FPS	221 FPS
medium	132 FPS	203 FPS
high	113 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	200 FPS
medium	104 FPS	167 FPS
high	88 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	135 FPS
medium	62 FPS	114 FPS
high	47 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	226 FPS	553 FPS
medium	190 FPS	463 FPS
high	138 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	328 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	376 FPS
medium	122 FPS	311 FPS
high	93 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	159 FPS
medium	66 FPS	138 FPS
high	54 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	647 FPS	663 FPS
medium	518 FPS	531 FPS
high	431 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	498 FPS
medium	388 FPS	398 FPS
high	324 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	324 FPS	332 FPS
medium	259 FPS	265 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	166 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	332 FPS	646 FPS
medium	284 FPS	531 FPS
high	235 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	275 FPS	498 FPS
medium	236 FPS	398 FPS
high	181 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	147 FPS	332 FPS
medium	116 FPS	265 FPS
high	101 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	166 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700 and Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

Radeon Pro W5700

The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5700 scores 14,380 and the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo reaches 14,742 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 1930 MHz vs 1967 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
G3D Mark Score	14,380	14,742+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840 ×2+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.893 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS ×2+70%
Boost Clock	1930 MHz	1967 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	96 ×2+50%
TMUs	144	240 ×2+67%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + RSR

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5700 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	64 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 8.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	8+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5700 draws 205W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 64.5% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
TDP	205W-49%	400W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	70.1+90%	36.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999. The Radeon Pro W5700 costs 84% less ($4200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 18.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the Radeon Pro W5700 offers 520.7% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).