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 W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,800 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 173.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.6 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W6800X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌14.2% longer card at 305mm vs 267mm.

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅58.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 305mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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180.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,800 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 173.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.6 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅58.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 305mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon Pro W6800X is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌14.2% longer card at 305mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

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180.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6800X better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 58.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 16 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 16 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 is about 180.2% more expensive on MSRP at $2,799 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 58.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5700X 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 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W5700X still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5700X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X 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 $999 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon Pro W6800X 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 W5700X Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W6800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	198 FPS	221 FPS
medium	182 FPS	203 FPS
high	157 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	200 FPS
medium	153 FPS	167 FPS
high	124 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	115 FPS	135 FPS
medium	96 FPS	114 FPS
high	72 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	254 FPS	510 FPS
medium	213 FPS	427 FPS
high	156 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	341 FPS
medium	139 FPS	287 FPS
high	109 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	149 FPS
medium	69 FPS	127 FPS
high	57 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	85 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	778 FPS	810 FPS
medium	624 FPS	648 FPS
high	528 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	608 FPS
medium	475 FPS	486 FPS
high	396 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	405 FPS
medium	314 FPS	324 FPS
high	249 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	390 FPS	663 FPS
medium	341 FPS	552 FPS
high	292 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	316 FPS	553 FPS
medium	276 FPS	466 FPS
high	226 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	355 FPS
medium	182 FPS	309 FPS
high	150 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700X and Radeon Pro W6800X

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.

Radeon Pro W6800X

The Radeon Pro W6800X 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 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 17,591 and the Radeon Pro W6800X reaches 18,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 2087 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
G3D Mark Score	17,591	18,000+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.4 TFLOPS	16.03 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	2040 MHz	2087 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	144	240+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 W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
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 W5700X comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
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 W5700X) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	HEVC,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5700X draws 205W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 2.5% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 305mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6800X
TDP	205W	200W-2%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	305mm	267mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	4	4
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	85.8	90.0+5%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799. The Radeon Pro W5700X costs 64.3% less ($1800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X offers 175% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).