Radeon Pro W5500M vs Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
When comparing Radeon Pro W5500M and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870, 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 Pro W5500M and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Pro W5500M
Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 here:
Main Specs
Radeon Pro W5500M | Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 85 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Radeon Pro W5500M and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Radeon Pro W5500M is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - in Laptops.
- Radeon Pro W5500M is build with RDNA 1.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - with Vega.
- Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by 7 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 30−33 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Battlefield 5 is 145% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 200−210 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 170−180 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 130−140 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 52% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Dota 2 is 33% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Far Cry 5 is 147% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 95−100 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Fortnite is 107% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Forza Horizon 4 is 142% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Metro Exodus is 158% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 39% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 111% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 30−35 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 158% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than Radeon Pro W5500M. |
Full Specs
Radeon Pro W5500M | Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 | |
Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Vega |
Code name | Navi 14 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 10 February 2020 | 7 January 2018 |
Pipelines | 1408 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 931 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1011 MHz |
Transistor count | 6,400 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 127.6 | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 12000 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 192.0 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | DirectX 12_1 |
Shader Model | 6.5 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 2.0 | |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
Laptop size | medium sized | |
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