Radeon Pro Vega 16 vs Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

✅4.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 87.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 16: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 16 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅4.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 16: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 87.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 16 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro Vega 16 better than Radeon RX 560X (móvel)?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega 16 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro Vega 16 averages 4.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 4,809 vs 4,800 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a 2018 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro Vega 16 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and you are getting 4.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 560X (móvel) make more sense than Radeon Pro Vega 16?

Yes. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (65W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $55 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro Vega 16. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro Vega 16 currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark and 4.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Pro Vega 16 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	79 FPS	41 FPS
medium	68 FPS	27 FPS
high	55 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	29 FPS
medium	60 FPS	18 FPS
high	43 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	14 FPS
medium	23 FPS	9 FPS
high	15 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	111 FPS	83 FPS
medium	82 FPS	54 FPS
high	63 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	40 FPS
medium	43 FPS	29 FPS
high	31 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	10 FPS
medium	16 FPS	8 FPS
high	13 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	216 FPS	216 FPS
medium	173 FPS	173 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	162 FPS
medium	130 FPS	130 FPS
high	108 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	108 FPS
medium	87 FPS	86 FPS
high	72 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	52 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	140 FPS	183 FPS
medium	111 FPS	143 FPS
high	92 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	143 FPS
medium	81 FPS	111 FPS
high	68 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	77 FPS
medium	46 FPS	57 FPS
high	36 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 4,809 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1202 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,809	4,800
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1024	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.437 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1190 MHz	1202 MHz+1%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 16	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP	75W	65W-13%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	64.1	73.8+15%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($55 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value.