Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Arc A770M
Radeon Pro Vega 56
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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 A770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A770M uses modern memory architecture. The Arc A770M 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 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| 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 (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 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 56 and Arc A770M
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 A770M
The Arc A770M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,853 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Arc A770M reaches 11,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Arc A770M uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 4,096 (Arc A770M). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 16.79 TFLOPS (Arc A770M). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104+2% | 11,853 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 4096+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 16.79 TFLOPS+87% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 2050 MHz+64% |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 224 | 256+14% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 6 MB+582% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A770M has 16 GB. The Arc A770M 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 16 MB (Arc A770M) — the Arc A770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.2 (Arc A770M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| 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 A770M). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A770M).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Arc A770M's 120W — a 54.5% difference. The Arc A770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Arc A770M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 120W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6 | 98.8+72% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A770M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | DG2-512 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #222 | #225 |
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