Radeon RX Vega11
VS
Radeon Vega 9

Radeon RX Vega11 vs Radeon Vega 9

AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 9

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 9.

InsightRadeon RX Vega11Radeon Vega 9
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega11 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega11 and Radeon Vega 9

AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 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: 1,605 points.

AMD

Radeon Vega 9

The Radeon Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega11 scores 1,605 and the Radeon Vega 9 reaches 1,588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Vega 9 uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 9). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 9). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega11Radeon Vega 9
G3D Mark Score
1,605+1%
1,588
Architecture
GCN 5.0
GCN 5.1
Process Node
14 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
704+57%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+3%
1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1251 MHz
1900 MHz+52%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
44+57%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega11Radeon Vega 9
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega11Radeon Vega 9
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega11 draws 35W versus the Radeon Vega 9's 45W — a 25% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 9). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega11Radeon Vega 9
TDP
35W-22%
45W
Recommended PSU
1W
1W
Power Connector
Integrated
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
45.9+30%
35.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Vega 9 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 9 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 9) — the Radeon Vega 9 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 9 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega11Radeon Vega 9
MSRP
$150
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.1
Infinity
Codename
Raven
Cezanne
Release
May 10 2018
April 13 2021
Ranking
#673
#601