Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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 Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU 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 V520 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 56.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $340 for the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 459.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+459.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) |
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 Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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.
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU reaches 12,258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104 | 12,258+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 3584 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1500 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 ×2 |
| TMUs | 224 | 224 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB | 896 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 300W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-30% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6+41% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 82.4% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 458.7% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-82% | $340 |
| Performance per Dollar | 201.7+459% | 36.1 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | August 26 2018 |
| Ranking | #222 | #592 |
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