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 W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,351 less on MSRP ($2,249 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 5.9 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

RTX A5500

2022

Why buy it

✅5.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$3,600 MSRPvs$2,249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.9 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($3,600 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

RTX A5500

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,351 less on MSRP ($2,249 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 5.9 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $3,600 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 24 GB).

Why buy it

✅5.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 24 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.1% HIGHER MSRP
$3,600 MSRPvs$2,249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.9 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($3,600 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A5500 better than Radeon PRO W6800?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. RTX A5500 averages 5.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,270 vs 21,108 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX A5500 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Radeon PRO W6800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 24 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

RTX A5500 is still the better GPU overall, but Radeon PRO W6800 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. RTX A5500 is about 60.1% more expensive on MSRP at $3,600 MSRP versus $2,249 MSRP, and you are getting 5.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W6800 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 60.1% more on MSRP for only 5.0% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does Radeon PRO W6800 make more sense than RTX A5500?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6800 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $2,249 MSRP, you are saving about $1,351 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon PRO W6800 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 W6800 Benchmark Check

RTX A5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
1080p
low	222 FPS	213 FPS
medium	204 FPS	188 FPS
high	179 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	193 FPS
medium	167 FPS	162 FPS
high	138 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	98 FPS
medium	114 FPS	83 FPS
high	90 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
1080p
low	549 FPS	524 FPS
medium	468 FPS	458 FPS
high	364 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	409 FPS
medium	308 FPS	349 FPS
high	246 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	156 FPS	213 FPS
medium	134 FPS	181 FPS
high	112 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	124 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
1080p
low	912 FPS	894 FPS
medium	730 FPS	726 FPS
high	608 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	456 FPS	475 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	700 FPS
medium	547 FPS	564 FPS
high	456 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	356 FPS
4K
low	456 FPS	475 FPS
medium	365 FPS	380 FPS
high	304 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	237 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
1080p
low	687 FPS	354 FPS
medium	558 FPS	316 FPS
high	500 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	574 FPS	270 FPS
medium	472 FPS	247 FPS
high	418 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	176 FPS
medium	316 FPS	154 FPS
high	292 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6800 and RTX A5500

Radeon PRO W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

RTX A5500

The RTX A5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1080 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,108 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the RTX A5500 reaches 21,108 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX A5500 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 10,240 (RTX A5500). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (RTX A5500). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 80 (RTX A5500) vs 320.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
G3D Mark Score	20,270	21,108+4%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840	10240+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	17.82 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+91%
Boost Clock	2320 MHz+39%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	240	320+33%
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	10 MB+1233%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	80+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A5500 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon PRO W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5500 has 24 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5500) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A5500. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 6 MB (RTX A5500) — the RTX A5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+33%	24 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s	768 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12.1 (RTX A5500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5500). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5500).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
Encoder	VCN 3.0	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the RTX A5500's 230W — a 8.3% difference. The RTX A5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 450W (RTX A5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	RTX A5500
TDP	250W	230W-8%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	81.1	91.8+13%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP, while the RTX A5500 launched at $3600. The Radeon PRO W6800 costs 37.5% less ($1351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 5.9 (RTX A5500) — the Radeon PRO W6800 offers 52.5% better value. The RTX A5500 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).