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 W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅60.5% 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

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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1219% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌122.2% higher power demand at 400W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1179.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 180W instead of 400W, a 220W 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.

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅60.5% 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.

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,620 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1179.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 180W instead of 400W, a 220W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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1219% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌122.2% higher power demand at 400W vs 180W.

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.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6800X Duo better than Radeon RX 5700?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.1% 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 the stronger feature stack with FSR upscaling instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 1219.0% more expensive on MSRP at $4,999 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 60.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5700 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 RX 5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 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 $379 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 W6800X Duo Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	221 FPS	149 FPS
medium	203 FPS	132 FPS
high	178 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	129 FPS
medium	167 FPS	105 FPS
high	138 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	76 FPS
medium	114 FPS	64 FPS
high	90 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	553 FPS	262 FPS
medium	463 FPS	220 FPS
high	380 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	376 FPS	159 FPS
medium	311 FPS	133 FPS
high	257 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	87 FPS
medium	138 FPS	73 FPS
high	117 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	663 FPS	643 FPS
medium	531 FPS	515 FPS
high	442 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	498 FPS	482 FPS
medium	398 FPS	386 FPS
high	332 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	332 FPS	322 FPS
medium	265 FPS	257 FPS
high	221 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	646 FPS	427 FPS
medium	531 FPS	358 FPS
high	442 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	498 FPS	357 FPS
medium	398 FPS	302 FPS
high	332 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	332 FPS	193 FPS
medium	265 FPS	155 FPS
high	221 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	115 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W6800X Duo and Radeon RX 5700

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.

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 14,742 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1967 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	14,742+3%	14,296
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840 ×2+67%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS ×2+90%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1967 MHz+14%	1725 MHz
ROPs	96 ×2+50%	64
TMUs	240 ×2+67%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo comes with 64 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	64 GB+700%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+29%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	8+100%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (2x) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	VCN 3.0 (2x)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0 (2x)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo draws 400W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 270mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	400W	180W-55%
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	270mm
Height	120mm	110mm
Slots	4	2-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	36.9	79.4+115%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 92.4% less ($4620 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 1200% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).