Radeon Pro Vega 16 vs Radeon RX 560X
When comparing Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X, 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 Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 560X
Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 Pro Vega 16 here:
Main Specs
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 | Radeon RX 560X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | HBM2 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
- Radeon Pro Vega 16 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 560X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- Radeon Pro Vega 16 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon RX 560X - in Desktops.
- Radeon Pro Vega 16 is build with Vega architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
- Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 4600 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro Vega 16.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−33 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Battlefield 5 is 33% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 240−250 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 210−220 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 130−140 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
| 4K / 2160p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 180−190 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 18% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Dota 2 is 12% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Far Cry 5 is 34% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 130−140 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Fortnite is 27% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Forza Horizon 4 is 30% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Minecraft is 4% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 15% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 30−33 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro Vega 16 in World of Tanks is 4% more, than Radeon RX 560X. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 | Radeon RX 560X | |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Vega Mobile | Polaris 21 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 15 November 2018 | 11 April 2018 |
| Pipelines | 1024 | 1024 |
| Core clock speed | 1175 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1190 MHz | 1275 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,000 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 76.16 | 81.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,611 gflops | |
| Length | 170 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 1024 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
| Laptop size | large | |
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