Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon Pro VII

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro VII

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

178%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

177%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

172%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

169%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

156%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

148%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

129%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

124%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

108%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

102%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

101%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

100%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

92%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

90%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

88%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

87%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

86%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

84%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

80%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

78%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

77%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

76%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

73%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

72%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro VII uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro VII 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 VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 56.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,400 for the Radeon Pro VII, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1733.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1733.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,400)

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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro VII Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 and the Radeon Pro VII reaches 13,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score	13,026	13,264+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.54 TFLOPS	13.06 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1471 MHz	1700 MHz+16%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224	240+7%
L1 Cache	896 KB	960 KB+7%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 56 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII 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 VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Bus Width	2048-bit+1500%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCE 4.1
Decoder	UVD 7.0	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 17.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 280mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Pro VII
TDP	210W-16%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	280mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	62.0+17%	53.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 and now averages $1400. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 94.6% less ($1325 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 1728.4% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).