Radeon Pro W6600 vs RX Vega 64

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon RX Vega 64 with Radeon Pro W6600, including specs and performance data.

RX Vega 64
2017
8 GB HBM2, 295 Watt
37.04

Pro W6600 outperforms RX Vega 64 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking128106
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation22.2872.09
Power efficiency8.6627.69
ArchitectureGCN 5.0 (2017−2020)RDNA 2.0 (2020−2024)
GPU code nameVega 10Navi 23
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date7 August 2017 (7 years ago)8 June 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499 $649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

Pro W6600 has 224% better value for money than RX Vega 64.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores40961792
Core clock speed1247 MHz2331 MHz
Boost clock speed1546 MHz2903 MHz
Number of transistors12,500 million11,060 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm7 nm
Power consumption (TDP)295 Watt100 Watt
Texture fill rate395.8325.1
Floating-point processing power12.66 TFLOPS10.4 TFLOPS
ROPs6464
TMUs256112
Ray Tracing Coresno data28

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).

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Length279 mm241 mm
Width2-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectors2x 8-pin1x 6-pin

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 typeHBM2GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount8 GB8 GB
Memory bus width2048 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed945 MHz1750 MHz
Memory bandwidth483.8 GB/s224.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort4x DisplayPort
HDMI+-

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12.0 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.46.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.02.1
Vulkan1.1.1251.2

Synthetic benchmark performance

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RX Vega 64 37.04
Pro W6600 40.13
+8.3%

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.

RX Vega 64 14241
Pro W6600 15430
+8.3%

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 HD118
−1.7%
120−130
+1.7%
1440p80
−6.3%
85−90
+6.3%
4K52
−5.8%
55−60
+5.8%

Cost per frame, $

1080p4.23
+27.9%
5.41
−27.9%
1440p6.24
+22.4%
7.64
−22.4%
4K9.60
+23%
11.80
−23%
  • RX Vega 64 has 28% lower cost per frame in 1080p
  • RX Vega 64 has 22% lower cost per frame in 1440p
  • RX Vega 64 has 23% lower cost per frame in 4K

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 75−80
−5.3%
80−85
+5.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
−7.6%
85−90
+7.6%
Elden Ring 120−130
−0.8%
130−140
+0.8%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 82
−3.7%
85−90
+3.7%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
−5.3%
80−85
+5.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 34
−2.9%
35−40
+2.9%
Forza Horizon 4 202
−4%
210−220
+4%
Metro Exodus 105
−4.8%
110−120
+4.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2 116
−3.4%
120−130
+3.4%
Valorant 182
−4.4%
190−200
+4.4%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 174
−3.4%
180−190
+3.4%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
−5.3%
80−85
+5.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 27
+0%
27−30
+0%
Dota 2 50
+0%
50−55
+0%
Elden Ring 120−130
−0.8%
130−140
+0.8%
Far Cry 5 62
−4.8%
65−70
+4.8%
Fortnite 123
−5.7%
130−140
+5.7%
Forza Horizon 4 164
−3.7%
170−180
+3.7%
Grand Theft Auto V 110−120
−2.6%
120−130
+2.6%
Metro Exodus 79
−7.6%
85−90
+7.6%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 190−200
−7.1%
210−220
+7.1%
Red Dead Redemption 2 57
−5.3%
60−65
+5.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 130−140
−7.7%
140−150
+7.7%
Valorant 92
−3.3%
95−100
+3.3%
World of Tanks 270−280
−7.5%
300−310
+7.5%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 72
−4.2%
75−80
+4.2%
Counter-Strike 2 75−80
−5.3%
80−85
+5.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 24
+0%
24−27
+0%
Dota 2 138
−1.4%
140−150
+1.4%
Far Cry 5 90−95
−6.4%
100−105
+6.4%
Forza Horizon 4 143
−4.9%
150−160
+4.9%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 190−200
−7.1%
210−220
+7.1%
Valorant 140
−7.1%
150−160
+7.1%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 65−70
−2.9%
70−75
+2.9%
Elden Ring 70−75
−8.1%
80−85
+8.1%
Grand Theft Auto V 65−70
−2.9%
70−75
+2.9%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
−2.9%
180−190
+2.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2 37
−8.1%
40−45
+8.1%
World of Tanks 230−240
−6.4%
250−260
+6.4%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 70−75
−7.1%
75−80
+7.1%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+2.9%
35−40
−2.9%
Cyberpunk 2077 15
−6.7%
16−18
+6.7%
Far Cry 5 110−120
−0.8%
120−130
+0.8%
Forza Horizon 4 100
+0%
100−105
+0%
Metro Exodus 79
−7.6%
85−90
+7.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 60−65
−3.2%
65−70
+3.2%
Valorant 95
−5.3%
100−105
+5.3%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 35−40
−5.3%
40−45
+5.3%
Dota 2 70−75
−5.6%
75−80
+5.6%
Elden Ring 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 70−75
−5.6%
75−80
+5.6%
Metro Exodus 46
+2.2%
45−50
−2.2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 110−120
−0.8%
120−130
+0.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24
+0%
24−27
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 70−75
−5.6%
75−80
+5.6%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 47
−6.4%
50−55
+6.4%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
−5.3%
40−45
+5.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 7
+0%
7−8
+0%
Dota 2 96
−4.2%
100−105
+4.2%
Far Cry 5 50−55
−1.9%
55−60
+1.9%
Fortnite 50
+0%
50−55
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 59
−1.7%
60−65
+1.7%
Valorant 49
−2%
50−55
+2%

This is how RX Vega 64 and Pro W6600 compete in popular games:

  • Pro W6600 is 2% faster in 1080p
  • Pro W6600 is 6% faster in 1440p
  • Pro W6600 is 6% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.04 40.13
Recency 7 August 2017 8 June 2021
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 295 Watt 100 Watt

Pro W6600 has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 195% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Radeon RX Vega 64 and Radeon Pro W6600.

Be aware that Radeon RX Vega 64 is a desktop card while Radeon Pro W6600 is a workstation one.


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