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 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($800 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 27.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 205W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W5700X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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24.9% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$800 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 22.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌272.7% higher power demand at 205W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($800 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 27.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 205W, a 150W reduction.

Why buy it

✅29.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W5700X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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24.9% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$800 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 22.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌272.7% higher power demand at 205W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon 8060S better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. Radeon 8060S is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2025 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 W5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 GB instead of Unknown. 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 8060S is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon 8060S is about $199 cheaper on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 27.7%. Radeon Pro W5700X is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W5700X make more sense than Radeon 8060S?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $999 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon 8060S. The trade-off is that Radeon 8060S currently gives you 2.3% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 27.7%.

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 8060S Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	127 FPS	198 FPS
medium	117 FPS	182 FPS
high	99 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	183 FPS
medium	93 FPS	153 FPS
high	77 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	115 FPS
medium	52 FPS	96 FPS
high	42 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	334 FPS	254 FPS
medium	270 FPS	213 FPS
high	211 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	164 FPS
medium	185 FPS	139 FPS
high	146 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	81 FPS
medium	78 FPS	69 FPS
high	64 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	469 FPS	778 FPS
medium	401 FPS	624 FPS
high	334 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	342 FPS	594 FPS
medium	293 FPS	475 FPS
high	250 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	223 FPS	396 FPS
medium	184 FPS	314 FPS
high	148 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	308 FPS	390 FPS
medium	240 FPS	341 FPS
high	199 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	316 FPS
medium	189 FPS	276 FPS
high	155 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	197 FPS
medium	117 FPS	182 FPS
high	99 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8060S and Radeon Pro W5700X

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

Radeon Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 8060S scores 17,989 and the Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 17,591 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	17,989+2%	17,591
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+58%	9.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+42%	2040 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + RSR

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System Shared vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	none	16 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR6
Bus Width	System Shared	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 115.4% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 305mm, occupying 0 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	55W-73%	205W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	305mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	4
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	327.1+281%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8060S launched at $800 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The Radeon 8060S costs 19.9% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Radeon 8060S offers 27.8% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).