Radeon RX Vega 56 vs Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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 Vega Frontier Edition

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RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

137%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

132%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

130%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

120%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

118%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

116%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

113%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

112%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

110%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

106%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

104%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

100%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

99%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

97%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

97%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

94%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

93%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

85%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

81%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

71%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

68%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 Vega Frontier Edition.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	Standard Size (268mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 56 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $150), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 Vega Frontier Edition Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 56 and Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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 Vega Frontier Edition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 and the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition reaches 12,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
G3D Mark Score	13,026+2%	12,753
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.54 TFLOPS	13.11 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1471 MHz	1600 MHz+9%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224	256+14%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
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 Vega Frontier Edition 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 System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	HBM2	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	410 GB/s	System
Bus Width	2048-bit	System
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 Vega Frontier Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). 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 Vega Frontier Edition).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 300W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 280mm vs 268mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
TDP	210W-30%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	Integrated
Length	280mm	268mm
Height	111mm	105mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	62.0+46%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition launched at $999 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega 56 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 173.7 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 85.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 104.4% better value.