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 W6400

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 175W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 241mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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32.4% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $56 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌250% higher power demand at 175W vs 50W.
❌43.5% longer card at 241mm vs 168mm.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 175W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 241mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $56 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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32.4% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.8 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌250% higher power demand at 175W vs 50W.
❌43.5% longer card at 241mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6400 better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 8,428 vs 8,349 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W6400 is a 2022 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon RX590 GME is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 W6400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

Radeon RX590 GME can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $173 MSRP. Radeon PRO W6400 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon PRO W6400 is about 32.4% more expensive on MSRP at $229 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $229 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (50W vs 175W), and FSR upscaling.

Is Radeon RX590 GME still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $173 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon PRO W6400 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

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 W6400 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	132 FPS	139 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	101 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	122 FPS
medium	100 FPS	100 FPS
high	83 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	71 FPS
medium	46 FPS	60 FPS
high	34 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	169 FPS	209 FPS
medium	134 FPS	179 FPS
high	99 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	143 FPS
medium	86 FPS	118 FPS
high	64 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	81 FPS
medium	44 FPS	69 FPS
high	35 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	377 FPS	376 FPS
medium	303 FPS	301 FPS
high	249 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	282 FPS
medium	228 FPS	225 FPS
high	186 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	155 FPS	188 FPS
medium	143 FPS	150 FPS
high	102 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	308 FPS	376 FPS
medium	226 FPS	301 FPS
high	199 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	282 FPS
medium	161 FPS	225 FPS
high	141 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	113 FPS	176 FPS
medium	84 FPS	138 FPS
high	72 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	94 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6400 and Radeon RX590 GME

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

Radeon RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	8,428	8,349
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	768	2304+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.58 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+99%
Boost Clock	2331 MHz+51%	1545 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	144+200%
L1 Cache	256 KB	576 KB+125%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
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 W6400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	VCN 3.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 3.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6400	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	50W-71%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	168mm	241mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	168.6+253%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 24.5% less ($56 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.8 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 31.3% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).