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Performance
Radeon RX Vega 56
29,08628% of 104,737
Radeon RX 6950 XT148% better
72,227.569% of 104,737
The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 148% better performance than the Radeon RX Vega 56 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Radeon RX Vega 5611% better
72.945% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6950 XT
65.7241% of 161.45
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 11% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
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About the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2017 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the GCN 5.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Vega 10) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX Vega 56 has 8 GB of HBM2 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 2,048 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 409.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX Vega 56 includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,156 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,471 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX Vega 56 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 550 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 210 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX Vega 56 has the 81st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.77% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,086 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 72.9. This is the 42nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2022 with a MSRP of $1,099. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6950 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 6950 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,860 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,310 MHz. It usually operates at 2,100 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6950 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 335 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6950 XT has the 8th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 68.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 72,227.5 score and $1,099 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.72. This is the 48th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2017 | Q2 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $399 | $1,099 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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F1 24
Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
Ghost of Tsushima
Dragon's Dogma 2
Horizon Forbidden West
Alone in the Dark (2024)
Sons of the Forest
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 534 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 517 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 407 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 96 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 62 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 30 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX Vega 56 orRadeon RX 6950 XT
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 55 | +82% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 46.6 | +54% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 40.5 | +34% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 37 | +23% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 30.2 | |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 28.7 | -5% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 28.2 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 22.2 | -26% |
| Arc A770 | 21.2 | -30% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX Vega 56 orRadeon RX 6950 XT
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 21.44 | -41% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 21.8 | -40% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 24.3 | -33% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 28.11 | -23% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 36.39 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 37.01 | +2% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Radeon RX Vega 56
29,08628% of 104,737
Radeon RX 6950 XT148% better
72,227.569% of 104,737
The Radeon RX 6950 XT has 148% better performance than the Radeon RX Vega 56 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 81st with a score of 29,086, and the Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 8th with a score of 72,227.5.
Performance per dollar
Radeon RX Vega 5611% better
72.945% of 161.45
Radeon RX 6950 XT
65.7241% of 161.45
The Radeon RX Vega 56 has 11% better value for the money than the Radeon RX 6950 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 is ranked 42nd with a performance per dollar of 72.9, and the Radeon RX 6950 XT is ranked 48th with a performance per dollar of 65.72.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX Vega 56 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 75,612 | +160% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | 74,834 | +157% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 72,227.5 | +148% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 69,481 | +139% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 68,373 | +135% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,668 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | +1% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | -5% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:Radeon RX Vega 56 or
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 77.83 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 74.36 | +2% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | -1% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 70.07 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.5 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | -19% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 6,482 | 22,004 (+239.46%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 6,746 | 20,574 (+204.98%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 125,359 | 229,172 (+82.81%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 20,759 | 59,882 (+188.46%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 186,146 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,937 | 48,816.5 (+112.83%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,230 | 28,224 (+113.33%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 778 | 1,020 (+31.11%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Vega 10 | Navi 21 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 12,500 million | 26,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 409.6 Gb/s | 576 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 2,048 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 3 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 210 W | 335 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 3,584 | 5,120 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 56 | 80 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 224 | 320 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 128 |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 80 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,156 MHz | 1,860 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,471 MHz | 2,310 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | -- | 2,100 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 94.14 GPixel/s | 295.7 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 329.5 GTexel/s | 739.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 10.54 TFLOPS | 23.65 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 659 GFLOPS | 1,478 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX Vega 56 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.