Radeon Pro W6900X vs Pro Vega 56
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon Pro Vega 56 with Radeon Pro W6900X, including specs and performance data.
Pro W6900X outperforms Pro 56 by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 230 | 110 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 15.49 | 3.32 |
| Power efficiency | 10.69 | 10.80 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 (2017−2019) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| GPU code name | Vega 10 | Navi 21 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 14 August 2017 (9 years ago) | 3 August 2021 (5 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $399 | $4,999 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Pro Vega 56 has 367% better value for money than Pro W6900X.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 3584 | 5120 |
| Core clock speed | 1138 MHz | 1825 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1250 MHz | 2150 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 12,500 million | 26,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 210 Watt | 300 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 280.0 | 688.0 |
| Floating-point processing power | 8.96 TFLOPS | 22.02 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64 | 128 |
| TMUs | 224 | 320 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 80 |
| L0 Cache | no data | 1.3 MB |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L3 Cache | no data | 128 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 267 mm |
| Width | no data | Quad-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory bus width | 2048 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 786 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 402.4 GB/s | 512.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | 1x HDMI, 4x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | + | + |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.125 | 1.2 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 96
−26.2%
| 130−140 |
| 4K | 57 | 80−85
+40.4%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 4.16
+89.2%
| 38.45 |
| 4K | 7.00
+88.8%
| 62.49 |
- Pro Vega 56 has 89% lower cost per frame in 1080p
- Pro Vega 56 has 89% lower cost per frame in 4K
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 160−170 | 230−240
+39.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 65−70 | 95−100
+43.9%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 60−65 | 90−95
+40.6%
|
| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 70−75 | 100−105
+37%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120 | 160−170
+44.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 160−170 | 230−240
+39.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 65−70 | 95−100
+43.9%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 95−100 | 130−140
+35.4%
|
| Fortnite | 130−140 | 190−200
+38.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120 | 160−170
+39.1%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 60−65 | 90−95
+40.6%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 110−120 | 170−180
+44.1%
|
| Valorant | 180−190 | 270−280
+42.9%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120 | 160−170
+44.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 160−170 | 230−240
+39.4%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280 | 350−400
+28.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 65−70 | 95−100
+43.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 107 | 150−160
+40.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 95−100 | 130−140
+35.4%
|
| Fortnite | 130−140 | 190−200
+38.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120 | 160−170
+39.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 100−110 | 140−150
+35.9%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 60−65 | 90−95
+40.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 65−70 | 95−100
+41.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 110−120 | 170−180
+44.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 116 | 160−170
+37.9%
|
| Valorant | 180−190 | 270−280
+42.9%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 110−120 | 160−170
+44.1%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 65−70 | 95−100
+43.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 102 | 140−150
+37.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 95−100 | 130−140
+35.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 110−120 | 160−170
+39.1%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 60−65 | 90−95
+40.6%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 110−120 | 170−180
+44.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 64 | 90−95
+40.6%
|
| Valorant | 180−190 | 270−280
+42.9%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 130−140 | 190−200
+38.7%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 65−70 | 95−100
+41.8%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 200−210 | 290−300
+40.8%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 55−60 | 80−85
+40.4%
|
| Metro Exodus | 40−45 | 55−60
+34.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180 | 250−260
+42.9%
|
| Valorant | 220−230 | 300−310
+36.4%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 80−85 | 110−120
+37.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30−35 | 40−45
+29%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 65−70 | 95−100
+37.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 75−80 | 110−120
+41%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 30−35 | 45−50
+36.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 50−55 | 70−75
+40%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 70−75 | 100−105
+35.1%
|
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35 | 40−45
+29%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 55−60 | 80−85
+37.9%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 18−20 | 27−30
+42.1%
|
| Metro Exodus | 24−27 | 35−40
+34.6%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 42 | 60−65
+42.9%
|
| Valorant | 170−180 | 240−250
+38.7%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 45−50 | 65−70
+41.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 30−35 | 40−45
+29%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 14−16 | 18−20
+28.6%
|
| Dota 2 | 96 | 130−140
+35.4%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 35−40 | 50−55
+38.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 50−55 | 75−80
+44.2%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 18−20 | 27−30
+42.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35 | 45−50
+32.4%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 30−35 | 45−50
+32.4%
|
This is how Pro Vega 56 and Pro W6900X compete in popular games:
- Pro W6900X is 35% faster in 1080p
- Pro W6900X is 40% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 28.77 | 41.54 |
| Recency | 14 August 2017 | 3 August 2021 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 210 Watt | 300 Watt |
Pro Vega 56 has 30% lower power consumption.
Pro W6900X, on the other hand, has a 44% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 50% more advanced lithography process.
The Radeon Pro W6900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon Pro Vega 56 in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a mobile workstation graphics card while Radeon Pro W6900X is a workstation one.
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