Radeon RX 5600 vs Radeon Pro 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 RX 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 56

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

115%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

110%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

102%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

101%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

99%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

91%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

83%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

82%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

77%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

76%

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Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

73%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 5600, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 157.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+157.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 and Radeon Pro Vega 56

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro 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 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	11,753	12,104+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	8.96 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz+1%	1250 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	224+56%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 5600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP	150W-29%	210W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	78.4+36%	57.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 157.3% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).