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 W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,500 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.9 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 32 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 32 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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60% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$2,499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,500 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.9 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 32 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 32 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

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60% HIGHER MSRP
$3,999 MSRPvs$2,499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7900 better than Radeon PRO W7800?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7900 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 48 GB vs 32 GB of VRAM.

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

Radeon PRO W7800 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon PRO W7900 is still the better GPU overall, but Radeon PRO W7800 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon PRO W7900 is about 60.0% more expensive on MSRP at $3,999 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 9.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W7800 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 60.0% more on MSRP for only 9.2% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does Radeon PRO W7800 make more sense than Radeon PRO W7900?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7800 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 $2,499 MSRP, you are saving about $1,500 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon PRO W7800 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 W7800 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	225 FPS	262 FPS
medium	210 FPS	242 FPS
high	184 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	246 FPS
medium	171 FPS	205 FPS
high	142 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	174 FPS
medium	115 FPS	145 FPS
high	94 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	619 FPS	813 FPS
medium	508 FPS	639 FPS
high	383 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	450 FPS	617 FPS
medium	371 FPS	495 FPS
high	300 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	246 FPS	320 FPS
medium	206 FPS	256 FPS
high	184 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	918 FPS	945 FPS
medium	762 FPS	775 FPS
high	676 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	580 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	709 FPS	714 FPS
medium	583 FPS	587 FPS
high	505 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	497 FPS	498 FPS
medium	411 FPS	412 FPS
high	350 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	881 FPS	946 FPS
medium	732 FPS	801 FPS
high	671 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	583 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	714 FPS
medium	577 FPS	604 FPS
high	512 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	472 FPS	505 FPS
medium	405 FPS	437 FPS
high	366 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	317 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W7800 and Radeon PRO W7900

Radeon PRO W7800

The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.

Radeon PRO W7900

The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W7800 scores 27,180 and the Radeon PRO W7900 reaches 28,211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W7800 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon PRO W7900 uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900). Raw compute: 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900). Boost clocks: 2525 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 96 (Radeon PRO W7900).

Feature	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
G3D Mark Score	27,180	28,211+4%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4480	6144+37%
Compute (TFLOPS)	45.25 TFLOPS	61.32 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	2525 MHz+1%	2495 MHz
ROPs	128	192+50%
TMUs	280	384+37%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + RSR
Ray Tracing Cores	70	96+37%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
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 W7800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7900 has 48 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
VRAM Capacity	32 GB	48 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s	864 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	6 MB	6 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900).

Feature	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W7800 draws 260W versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 295W — a 12.6% difference. The Radeon PRO W7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 750W (Radeon PRO W7900). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7800	Radeon PRO W7900
TDP	260W-12%	295W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.5+9%	95.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7900 launched at $3999. The Radeon PRO W7800 costs 37.5% less ($1500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.9 (Radeon PRO W7800) vs 7.1 (Radeon PRO W7900) — the Radeon PRO W7800 offers 53.5% better value.