Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Arc A580
Radeon Pro Vega 56
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Arc A580
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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 Pro Vega 56
Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A580 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Arc A580 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (271mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 199.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) |
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 56 and Arc A580
Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
Arc A580
The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Arc A580 reaches 12,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Arc A580 uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 3,072 (Arc A580). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104 | 12,060 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+17% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+37% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 2000 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 224+17% | 192 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Arc A580 has 8 GB. The Arc A580 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 8 MB (Arc A580) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A580). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A580). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Arc A580's 175W — a 18.2% difference. The Arc A580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 600W (Arc A580). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 271mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 175W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 271mm |
| Height | 111mm | 132mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6 | 68.9+20% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Arc A580 launched at $179 and now averages $179. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 66.5% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 67.4 (Arc A580) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 199.3% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $179-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-66% | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 201.7+199% | 67.4 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | DG2-512 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | October 10 2023 |
| Ranking | #222 | #223 |
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