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 W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 125W instead of 185W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) 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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74.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 38.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Radeon RX 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.4 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌48% higher power demand at 185W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Radeon RX 580

2017

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 125W instead of 185W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.4 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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74.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$229 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 38.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌48% higher power demand at 185W vs 125W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5500 better than Radeon RX 580?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 8,913 vs 8,799 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro W5500 is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon RX 580 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon Pro W5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, the stronger feature stack with FSR upscaling instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 7nm process instead of 14nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon Pro W5500 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro W5500 is about 74.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 580 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 580 is 2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 8,799 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 W5500 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	132 FPS	146 FPS
medium	113 FPS	129 FPS
high	95 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	116 FPS	133 FPS
medium	97 FPS	111 FPS
high	71 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	59 FPS
medium	37 FPS	52 FPS
high	23 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	145 FPS	159 FPS
medium	110 FPS	137 FPS
high	79 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	92 FPS
medium	64 FPS	73 FPS
high	48 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	37 FPS
medium	32 FPS	29 FPS
high	26 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	401 FPS	396 FPS
medium	321 FPS	317 FPS
high	267 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	301 FPS	297 FPS
medium	241 FPS	238 FPS
high	201 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	201 FPS	198 FPS
medium	160 FPS	158 FPS
high	134 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
1080p
low	263 FPS	368 FPS
medium	230 FPS	317 FPS
high	195 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	290 FPS
medium	172 FPS	238 FPS
high	141 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	154 FPS
medium	87 FPS	120 FPS
high	72 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	85 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500 and Radeon RX 580

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon RX 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Radeon RX 580 reaches 8,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	8,913+1%	8,799
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1408	2304+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.942 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz+4%	1340 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	88	144+64%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 580 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 W5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	Radeon RX 580
TDP	125W-32%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	71.3+50%	47.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580 costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 22.3 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 38.4 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 72.2% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).