Radeon Instinct MI60 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48
Radeon Instinct MI60
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 48
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 48.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $600 for the Radeon Instinct MI60, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 29.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($450) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Instinct MI60 and Radeon Pro Vega 48
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
Radeon Pro Vega 48
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,270 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Instinct MI60 scores 11,638 and the Radeon Pro Vega 48 reaches 11,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,638+3% | 11,270 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS+85% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+38% | 1300 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Instinct MI60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has 0 MB. The Radeon Instinct MI60 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Instinct MI60 draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 48's 30W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 30W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 38.8 | 375.7+868% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 costs 25% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) vs 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 offers 28.9% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Instinct MI60 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $450-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $450-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 25.0+29% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | Vega 10 |
| Release | November 18 2018 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #232 | #241 |
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