Radeon RX 6800S vs Radeon Pro Vega II
Radeon RX 6800S
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6800S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | GCN 5.1 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $800 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 56% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 128.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+128.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($800) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 RX 6800S and Radeon Pro Vega II
Radeon RX 6800S
The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,841+2% | 15,597 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS+64% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+22% | 1720 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 256+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro Vega II lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 237.5% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 864 GB/s+238% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | RDNA 2 Media Engine | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 130.4% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-79% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 120mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 158.4+383% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 and now averages $1800. The Radeon RX 6800S costs 55.6% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon RX 6800S offers 127.6% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800S | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800-64% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800-56% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.8+128% | 8.7 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Vega 20 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #135 | #138 |
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