Radeon Pro Vega 64X vs Radeon RX 5600 XT
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
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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 64X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 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 64X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5600 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1129.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1129.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅More affordable ($180) |
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 64X and Radeon RX 5600 XT
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.
Radeon RX 5600 XT
The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 13,369 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT reaches 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 5600 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Raw compute: 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,369 | 13,453 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+78% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.03 TFLOPS+67% | 7.188 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1560 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+78% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 64X) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| 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 64X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 5600 XT's 150W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5 | 89.7+68% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 and now averages $180. The Radeon RX 5600 XT costs 91.8% less ($2020 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT offers 1124.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | Radeon RX 5600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2200 | $279-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $180-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 74.7+1125% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Navi 10 |
| Release | March 19 2019 | January 21 2020 |
| Ranking | #190 | #187 |
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