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Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (64 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 II Duo.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (64 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $3,500 versus $4,999 for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo, it costs 30% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 35.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($3,500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,999) |
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 II Duo and Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,018 points. Launch price was $4,399.
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo scores 14,018 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 14,742 — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo leads by 5.2%. The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,018 | 14,742+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2+7% | 3840 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 | 15.11 TFLOPS ×2+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 1967 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 96 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 256 ×2+7% | 240 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 II Duo comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+50% | 576 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 8.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8 | 8 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (2x) (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: UVD 7.2 (2x) vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 (2x) | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 (2x) | VCN 3.0 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo draws 475W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 17.1% difference. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 400W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 4 | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 36.9+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999 and now averages $4999. The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo costs 30% less ($1499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo offers 37.9% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | Radeon Pro W6800X Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399-12% | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500-30% | $4999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0+38% | 2.9 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | Navi 21 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #170 | #157 |
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