Radeon Pro Vega 16
VS
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon Pro Vega 16 vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018Core: 1275 MHzBoost: 1202 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

#8
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
124%
#10
113%
#11
112%
#15
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
102%
#16
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
102%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega 16Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 16 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 4,809 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 16Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
4,809
4,800
Architecture
GCN 5.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1024
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.437 TFLOPS
2.611 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock
1190 MHz
1202 MHz+1%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64
64
L1 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 16Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 16Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 16Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP
75W
65W-13%
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
64.1
73.8+15%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55 and now averages $55. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 16Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP
$0-100%
$55
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$55
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
87.3
Codename
Vega 12
Polaris 21
Release
November 14 2018
April 11 2018
Ranking
#451
#483