
Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Radeon RX 640

Radeon RX Vega 11
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 640
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $55 for the Radeon RX 640, it costs 9% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) |
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 Vega 11 and Radeon RX 640

Radeon RX Vega 11
The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

Radeon RX 640
The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 11 scores 2,094 and the Radeon RX 640 reaches 2,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,094 | 2,172+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 704+10% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+13% | 1.559 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1251 MHz+3% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 44+10% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 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 RX Vega 11 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 640 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 640 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (FL 12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-30% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.8+38% | 43.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 9.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 6.1% better value. The Radeon RX 640 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon RX 640 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-6% | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-9% | $55 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.9+6% | 39.5 |
| Codename | Raven | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 10 2018 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #673 | #665 |
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