Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Radeon RX 6850M

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 Radeon Pro Vega 56

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

115%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

110%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

102%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

101%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

99%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

91%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

83%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

82%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

77%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

76%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

73%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6850M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

127%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

117%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

115%

#50

Radeon RX 6850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

82%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 6850M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 6850M 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 RX 6850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 RX 6850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
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 (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6850M 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.

Radeon Pro Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 56 and Radeon RX 6850M

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 RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Radeon RX 6850M reaches 12,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 2416 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score	12,104	12,274+1%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+100%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.96 TFLOPS+3%	8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1250 MHz	2416 MHz+93%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224+100%	112
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon RX 6850M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6850M has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6850M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon RX 6850M
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 54.5% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon RX 6850M
TDP	210W	120W-43%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	57.6	102.3+78%