Radeon HD 5970 vs Radeon Pro W5500M
When comparing Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro W5500M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro W5500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 5970
Radeon Pro W5500M
Main Specs
Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon Pro W5500M | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 294 Watt | 85 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort | No outputs |
- Radeon HD 5970 has 245% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro W5500M.
- Radeon HD 5970 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro W5500M uses PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon Pro W5500M has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- Radeon HD 5970 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Radeon Pro W5500M - with RDNA 1.0.
- Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro W5500M - by 7 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro W5500M is 8000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 36% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Battlefield 5 is 31% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon Pro W5500M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 200−210 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 170−180 |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 14% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Dota 2 is 11% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Far Cry 5 is 26% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Fortnite is 23% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Forza Horizon 4 is 23% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Grand Theft Auto V is 19% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 11% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 21% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 26% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro W5500M in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970. |
Full Specs
Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon Pro W5500M | |
Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 1.0 |
Code name | Hemlock | Navi 14 |
Type | Desktop | Workstation |
Release date | 18 November 2009 | 10 February 2020 |
Pipelines | 1600 | 1408 |
Core clock speed | 725 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | |
Transistor count | 2,154 million | 6,400 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 7 nm |
Texture fill rate | 58.00 | 127.6 |
Floating-point performance | 2x 2,320.0 gflops | |
Length | 305 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 12000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 192.0 GB/s |
DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.5 |
OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |