Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
Radeon RX Vega 11
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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 Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 499.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+499.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Ryzen 5 5600U
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 Ryzen 5 5600U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,095 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 11 scores 2,094 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U reaches 2,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,094 | 2,095 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 704 | 1408+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+195% |
| Boost Clock | 1251 MHz | 1845 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 44 | 88+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon RX Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U's 110W — a 103.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-68% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.8+215% | 19.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) vs 7.0 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 498.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.9+499% | 7.0 |
| Codename | Raven | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 10 2018 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #673 | #297 |
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