
Radeon Pro Vega II vs Radeon RX 8060S

Radeon Pro Vega II
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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 II
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8060S
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Radeon RX 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega II lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega II.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 8060S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 269.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+269.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($500) |
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 and Radeon RX 8060S

Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

Radeon RX 8060S
The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega II scores 15,597 and the Radeon RX 8060S reaches 16,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega II is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,597 | 16,000+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Shading Units | 4096+10140% | 40 |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 2900 MHz+69% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 237.5% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 384-bit vs System Shared.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+238% | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | System Shared |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II draws 475W versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 55W — a 158.5% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 4 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 55W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 120mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 4 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 290.9+787% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Radeon RX 8060S costs 72.2% less ($1300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the Radeon RX 8060S offers 267.8% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Radeon RX 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $500-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $500-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 32.0+268% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | — |
| Release | June 3 2019 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #138 | #117 |
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