Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Radeon RX Vega M GL

When comparing Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX Vega M GL, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX Vega M GL is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Radeon RX Vega M GL is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX Vega M GL here:

Main Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon RX Vega M GL
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 65 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 IGP
Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin
Memory type HBM2 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 361% more power consumption, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX Vega M GL uses IGP interface.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 12 GB more memory, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - in Laptops.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is build with GCN 5.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 469 MHz higher, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Radeon RX Vega M GL are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 304 MHz higher, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 16−18
ultra / 1080p 35−40 10−11
QHD / 1440p 27−30 4−5
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 80−85 35−40
medium / 1080p 60−65 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 188% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.

Full Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Radeon RX Vega M GL
Architecture GCN 5.0 GCN 4.0
Code name Vega 10 Polaris 22
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 27 June 2017 1 February 2018
Pipelines 4096 1280
Core clock speed 1400 MHz 931 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz 1011 MHz
Transistor count 12,500 million 5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 384.0 80.88
Floating-point performance 2,588 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 2048 Bit 1024 Bit
Memory clock speed 1704 MHz 1400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s 179.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.125 1.2.131
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