Radeon PRO W7500 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 W7500

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

113%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

107%

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Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

100%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

99%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

98%

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RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

97%

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Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

89%

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Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

89%

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

89%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

81%

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Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

80%

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Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

75%

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Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

74%

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Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W7500 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Radeon PRO W7500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon PRO W7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 56.

Insight	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $401 for the Radeon PRO W7500, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 423.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+423.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($401)	✅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 W7500 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W7500 and Radeon RX Vega 56

Radeon PRO W7500

The Radeon PRO W7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,298 points. Launch price was $429.

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 W7500 scores 13,298 and the Radeon RX Vega 56 reaches 13,026 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W7500 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon PRO W7500) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Raw compute: 12.19 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7500) vs 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1471 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	13,298+2%	13,026
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	6 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1792	3584+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.19 TFLOPS+16%	10.54 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1700 MHz+16%	1471 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	112	224+100%
L1 Cache	512 KB	896 KB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W7500	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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon PRO W7500) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Bus Width	256-bit	2048-bit+700%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7500) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7500) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56).

Feature	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W7500 draws 70W versus the Radeon RX Vega 56's 210W — a 100% difference. The Radeon PRO W7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W7500) vs 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 216mm vs 280mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon PRO W7500	Radeon RX Vega 56
TDP	70W-67%	210W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	216mm	280mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	190.0+206%	62.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W7500 launched at $429 MSRP and currently averages $401, while the Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $75. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 81.3% less ($326 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.2 (Radeon PRO W7500) vs 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 423.2% better value. The Radeon PRO W7500 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).