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 V710 MxGPU

2018

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (28 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega Frontier Edition: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 158W instead of 300W, a 142W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 28 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 28 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.
❌89.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 158W.

Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU

2018

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

2017

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (28 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega Frontier Edition: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 158W instead of 300W, a 142W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 28 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 28 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.
❌89.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 158W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU better than Radeon Vega Frontier Edition?

Yes. Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU averages 13.7% more FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,130 vs 12,753 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU is a 2018 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon Vega Frontier Edition 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 V710 MxGPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017 and more VRAM at 28 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 V710 MxGPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 13.7% more estimated average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega Frontier Edition really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega Frontier Edition still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 12,753 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 V710 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	166 FPS	140 FPS
medium	148 FPS	130 FPS
high	124 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	125 FPS
medium	124 FPS	107 FPS
high	91 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	57 FPS
medium	60 FPS	50 FPS
high	42 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	301 FPS	331 FPS
medium	255 FPS	285 FPS
high	201 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	203 FPS	215 FPS
medium	172 FPS	185 FPS
high	146 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	99 FPS
medium	82 FPS	83 FPS
high	69 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	591 FPS	524 FPS
medium	473 FPS	450 FPS
high	394 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	443 FPS	413 FPS
medium	355 FPS	344 FPS
high	295 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	295 FPS	258 FPS
medium	236 FPS	215 FPS
high	197 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	135 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
1080p
low	259 FPS	354 FPS
medium	224 FPS	286 FPS
high	190 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	271 FPS
medium	175 FPS	223 FPS
high	149 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	159 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	153 FPS
medium	105 FPS	136 FPS
high	83 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	98 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU and Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU

The Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 158W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,130 points.

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU scores 13,130 and the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition reaches 12,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU) vs 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU) vs 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
G3D Mark Score	13,130+3%	12,753
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584 ×2	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.75 TFLOPS ×2	13.11 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1600 MHz+7%
ROPs	64 ×2	64
TMUs	224 ×2	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 V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
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 V710 MxGPU comes with 28 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition has 0 MB. The Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
VRAM Capacity	28 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition).

Feature	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU draws 158W versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 300W — a 62% difference. The Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU) vs 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 268mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon PRO V710 MxGPU	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
TDP	158W-47%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	267mm	268mm
Height	111mm	105mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	83.1+96%	42.5