Radeon Pro Vega 56
AMD
G3D Mark
12,104
MSRP
$399
AVG Price
$60
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.
Overview
The Radeon Pro 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 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 56
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon Pro Vega 56 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) architecture (codename: Vega 10), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3584 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 224 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.96 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1250 MHz from a base of 1138 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 12,104 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Vega 10 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3584 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 224 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1250 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1138 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 8.96 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 280.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 12,500 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #222 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is equipped with Shared System RAM of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | Shared System RAM |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 896 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 4-Way Crossfire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0, decoder: UVD 7.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 4.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 7.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Integrated. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 210 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 1W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Integrated |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $60 (MSRP: $399), the Radeon Pro Vega 56 delivers 202 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #222 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $60 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #222 |
| Release Date | August 14 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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