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 $5,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 506.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.6 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 205W instead of 300W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X 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 W6900X 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 W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅62.1% 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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500.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌46.3% higher power demand at 300W vs 205W.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,001 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 506.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.6 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Draws 205W instead of 300W, a 95W reduction.

Why buy it

✅62.1% 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 W6900X 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 W6900X 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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500.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
❌46.3% higher power demand at 300W vs 205W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6900X better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 62.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1% 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 W6900X 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 W6900X is about 500.6% more expensive on MSRP at $6,000 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 62.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,413 vs 17,591). 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 W6900X 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 W6900X 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 W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	198 FPS	258 FPS
medium	182 FPS	235 FPS
high	157 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	242 FPS
medium	153 FPS	200 FPS
high	124 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	115 FPS	171 FPS
medium	96 FPS	143 FPS
high	72 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	254 FPS	564 FPS
medium	213 FPS	467 FPS
high	156 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	370 FPS
medium	139 FPS	303 FPS
high	109 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	160 FPS
medium	69 FPS	135 FPS
high	57 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	778 FPS	784 FPS
medium	624 FPS	627 FPS
high	528 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	588 FPS
medium	475 FPS	470 FPS
high	396 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	392 FPS
medium	314 FPS	313 FPS
high	249 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	390 FPS	684 FPS
medium	341 FPS	565 FPS
high	292 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	316 FPS	561 FPS
medium	276 FPS	468 FPS
high	226 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	197 FPS	363 FPS
medium	182 FPS	313 FPS
high	150 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700X and Radeon Pro W6900X

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 W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 17,591 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 2150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	17,591+1%	17,413
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	5120+122%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.4 TFLOPS	22.02 TFLOPS+134%
Boost Clock	2040 MHz	2150 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	128+100%
TMUs	144	320+122%
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 W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
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 W6900X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X). 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 W6900X).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	Radeon Pro W6900X
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 W6900X's 300W — a 37.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). 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 W6900X
TDP	205W-32%	300W
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+48%	58.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000. The Radeon Pro W5700X costs 83.4% less ($5001 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X offers 506.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).