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Radeon RX Vega 56
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 Vega 64X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2758.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2758.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) |
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 56 and Radeon Pro Vega 64X
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.
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 13,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,026 | 13,369+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 4096+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.54 TFLOPS | 12.03 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1471 MHz | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 224 | 256+14% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1 MB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 56 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has 0 MB. The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 2048-bit+1500% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64X's 250W — a 17.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-16% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 280mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 62.0+16% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 and now averages $2200. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 96.6% less ($2125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 2747.5% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-82% | $2200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-97% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.7+2748% | 6.1 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #199 | #190 |
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