Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs Radeon RX Vega 56

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 64

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

142%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

142%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

141%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

139%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

128%

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Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

128%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

128%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

116%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

116%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

108%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

107%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

107%

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Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

102%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

100%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

87%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

84%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

84%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

82%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

81%

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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

79%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

77%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 64.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
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	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 56 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $114), it costs 34% less, resulting in a 53.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114)	✅More affordable ($75)

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 64 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 64 and Radeon RX Vega 56

Radeon Pro Vega 64

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 points.

Radeon RX Vega 56

The Radeon RX 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 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 and the Radeon RX Vega 56 reaches 13,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1471 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	12,891	13,026+1%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4096+14%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.06 TFLOPS+5%	10.54 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1350 MHz	1471 MHz+9%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	256+14%	224
L1 Cache	1 MB+14%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 2048-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Bus Width	128-bit	2048-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX Vega 56's 210W — a 17.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	Radeon RX Vega 56
TDP	250W	210W-16%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	650W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	280mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	51.6	62.0+20%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $75. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 34.2% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 53.6% better value.