Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Radeon Pro WX 9100
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 WX 9100
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (16 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 WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $550), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 805.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+805.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 WX 9100
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 WX 9100
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,250 points. Launch price was $1,599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Radeon Pro WX 9100 reaches 12,250 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104 | 12,250+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 4096+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+37% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1500 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 224 | 256+14% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1 MB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 WX 9100 has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 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 WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 16 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 WX 9100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| 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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| 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 WX 9100's 230W — a 9.1% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-9% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6+8% | 53.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 launched at $2199 and now averages $550. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 89.1% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 804.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-82% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-89% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 201.7+804% | 22.3 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | July 10 2017 |
| Ranking | #222 | #219 |
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