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 56

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 444.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 5.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 9100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Pro WX 9100

2017

Why buy it

✅37.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 56: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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451.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.6 vs 30.3 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Radeon Pro WX 9100

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 444.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 5.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅37.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 56: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 9100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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451.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.6 vs 30.3 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro WX 9100 better than Radeon Pro Vega 56?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 9100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro WX 9100 averages 37.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 12,250 vs 12,104 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro WX 9100 is a 2017 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 Pro WX 9100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 GB instead of Unknown. 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 WX 9100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro WX 9100 is about 451.1% more expensive on MSRP at $2,199 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 37.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro Vega 56 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Pro Vega 56 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 12,104 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 56 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 9100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	95 FPS	169 FPS
medium	82 FPS	150 FPS
high	70 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	147 FPS
medium	68 FPS	125 FPS
high	53 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	31 FPS	70 FPS
medium	28 FPS	60 FPS
high	22 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	267 FPS	305 FPS
medium	227 FPS	268 FPS
high	178 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	189 FPS	206 FPS
medium	162 FPS	177 FPS
high	132 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	101 FPS
medium	83 FPS	85 FPS
high	71 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	485 FPS	551 FPS
medium	417 FPS	441 FPS
high	363 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	386 FPS	413 FPS
medium	327 FPS	331 FPS
high	272 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	245 FPS	276 FPS
medium	202 FPS	220 FPS
high	160 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
1080p
low	176 FPS	272 FPS
medium	144 FPS	237 FPS
high	123 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	207 FPS
medium	107 FPS	184 FPS
high	92 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	123 FPS
medium	61 FPS	108 FPS
high	47 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 56 and Radeon Pro WX 9100

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon Pro WX 9100

The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,250 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Radeon Pro WX 9100 reaches 12,250 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
G3D Mark Score	12,104	12,250+1%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.96 TFLOPS	12.29 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	1250 MHz	1500 MHz+20%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224	256+14%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1 MB+14%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Radeon Pro WX 9100's 230W — a 9.1% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	Radeon Pro WX 9100
TDP	210W-9%	230W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	57.6+8%	53.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 launched at $2199. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 81.9% less ($1800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 30.3 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 5.6 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 441.1% better value.