AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 vs AMD Radeon Vega 8 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in the database's OpenCL benchmark?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 scores 11,228 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the AMD Radeon Vega 8 scores 8,822. That is a 27.3% advantage for the Pro WX 3200.

Q: How does the Radeon Vega 8 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Vega 8 has an average benchmark score of 9,221. It sits 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 890M (9,210), 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (9,273), and 0.8% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 (9,294). It also trails the GTX 850M (9,302) by 0.9%.

Q: Where does the Radeon Pro WX 3200 rank among all GPUs?

A: The Pro WX 3200 places in the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The Vega 8 places in the 45th percentile, meaning the Pro WX 3200 sits slightly higher in the overall distribution.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The Vega 8 uses system shared memory, with its bus width and bandwidth listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent" respectively.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX version?

A: No. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), while the Radeon Vega 8 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), which is a higher feature level. Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.3.

Q: Which GPU has lower power consumption?

A: The Radeon Vega 8 has a TDP of 25 W, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 has a TDP of 65 W. The Vega 8 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) and does not require a separate power connector, while the Pro WX 3200 is a single-slot discrete card.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0 architecture on the Polaris 23 chip, while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.0 architecture on the Raven chip. Both are manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, but the chip designs diverge significantly.

The Vega 8 die is much larger, at 210 mm² with 4,940 million transistors, compared to the Pro WX 3200's 103 mm² die with 2,200 million transistors. This explains the higher transistor density of the Vega 8 at 23.5M per mm² versus 21.4M per mm² for the Pro WX 3200. The Vega 8's larger size reflects its integration into a Raven Ridge APU, whereas the Pro WX 3200 is a standalone graphics chip.

Shading unit counts differ: the Pro WX 3200 has 640 shading units, while the Vega 8 has 512. Texture mapping units are equal at 32 each, but the Pro WX 3200 doubles the render output units with 16 versus the Vega 8's 8.

Memory architecture is the biggest split. The Pro WX 3200 has dedicated 4 GB GDDR5 memory with a 128-bit bus and 96.00 GB/s bandwidth. The Vega 8 relies entirely on system shared memory, making its bandwidth system dependent. Clocks also differ: the Pro WX 3200 lists a memory clock of 1500 MHz (6 Gbps effective) but no base or boost clocks, while the Vega 8 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 1100 MHz.

The Vega 8 supports a higher DirectX feature level (12_1 vs 12_0) and has a different FP16 ratio. The Pro WX 3200 delivers 1.658 TFLOPS FP32 and 1.658 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Vega 8 delivers 1,126.4 GFLOPS FP32 but 2.253 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 throughput is higher than its FP32 throughput.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 for raw compute performance. In the only head-to-head benchmark available, GeekBench OpenCL, the Pro WX 3200 wins by 27.3% with a score of 11,228 versus 8,822. Its percentile placement (50th) also beats the Vega 8 (45th).

However, the choice depends on the use case. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is a discrete, single-slot card with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory, 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, and a 65 W TDP. It targets professional workloads where dedicated VRAM and consistent bandwidth matter. The Vega 8 is an integrated GPU with a 25 W TDP, requires no extra power connectors, and uses system memory, making it suitable for compact systems with no discrete graphics slot.

The Vega 8 counters with a higher DirectX feature level (12_1 vs 12_0) and better FP16 throughput (2.253 TFLOPS vs 1.658 TFLOPS), which could matter in specific compute tasks that leverage half-precision. Its lower TDP also makes it far more power-efficient in absolute terms.

For users needing dedicated graphics output, the Pro WX 3200's 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a is a clear advantage. For users relying on motherboard-dependent display outputs and shared memory, the Vega 8 is the only option. The verdict is clear: the Pro WX 3200 is the stronger GPU, but the Vega 8 is the more flexible integrated solution. The Pro WX 3200's only recorded benchmark is OpenCL, while the Vega 8 also has scores in Metal (10,706) and Vulkan (8,134), indicating broader API coverage in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 | AMD Radeon Vega 8 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.0 |

| Chip | Polaris 23 | Raven |

| Transistors | 2,200 million | 4,940 million |

| Die Size | 103 mm² | 210 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 21.4M / mm² | 23.5M / mm² |

| Base Clock | Not specified | 300 MHz |

| Boost Clock | Not specified | 1100 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1500 MHz (6 Gbps effective) | System Shared |

| Memory Size | 4 GB GDDR5 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 96.00 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 640 | 512 |

| ROPs | 16 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 20.72 GPixel/s | 8.800 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 41.44 GTexel/s | 35.20 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 1.658 TFLOPS | 1,126.4 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | 1.658 TFLOPS (1:1) | 2.253 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 65 W | 25 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | None | None |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | Not specified |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | IGP |

| Display Outputs | 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | Motherboard Dependent |

| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |

| Release Date | 2019-07-01 | 2018-02-11 |

| Launch MSRP | 199 USD | Not specified |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark comparison in the database is GeekBench OpenCL. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 scores 11,228, and the AMD Radeon Vega 8 scores 8,822. The Pro WX 3200 wins by 27.3%.

To contextualize this, the Pro WX 3200's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD FirePro W4300 (11,225, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M (11,261, -0.3%), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q (11,088, 1.3%). This shows the Pro WX 3200 sits in a narrow performance band. It is almost indistinguishable from the FirePro W4300, marginally slower than the GTX 780M, and slightly faster than the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q.

The Vega 8's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 890M (9,210, 0.1% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (9,273, -0.6%), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 (9,294, -0.8%), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M (9,302, -0.9%). The Vega 8 is effectively tied with the Radeon 890M but trails the three NVIDIA cards by under 1%.

The 27.3% OpenCL delta between the two AMD parts is more than four times larger than any delta within their respective rival clusters. This indicates a substantial real-world gap in compute performance. For comparison, the Pro WX 3200 outperforms the Vega 8 by roughly the same margin that the GTX 960 outperforms the Vega 8 (the GTX 960 scores 9,273, which is 5.1% above the Vega 8's 8,822, but the Pro WX 3200 is 21.1% above the GTX 960).

Where Each One Wins

AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 wins decisively in raw compute throughput. The OpenCL score of 11,228 versus 8,822 is a 27.3% margin. Its dedicated 96.00 GB/s memory bandwidth is a massive advantage over the Vega 8's system dependent bandwidth. The Pro WX 3200 also has double the ROPs (16 vs 8), resulting in a pixel rate of 20.72 GPixel/s versus 8.800 GPixel/s, a 135% advantage. The texture rate is also higher at 41.44 GTexel/s versus 35.20 GTexel/s. It also offers dedicated display outputs (4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a) for professional multi-monitor setups, and its FP32 throughput is 1.658 TFLOPS versus 1,126.4 GFLOPS (47.2% higher).

AMD Radeon Vega 8 wins in specific areas. Its FP16 throughput is higher, 2.253 TFLOPS versus 1.658 TFLOPS, due to the 2:1 ratio. It supports a higher DirectX feature level (12_1 vs 12_0). Its power draw is substantially lower, 25 W versus 65 W, and it requires no separate power connectors or a suggested PSU. As an IGP, it has no physical dimensions, making it suitable for ultra-compact systems. The database also shows scores for Metal (10,706) and Vulkan (8,134), though no head-to-head comparison exists for those APIs.

In summary, the Pro WX 3200 is the clear winner for compute-heavy tasks, professional graphics, and any workload that benefits from dedicated VRAM and high pixel throughput. The Vega 8 wins in integrated settings, low-power systems, and scenarios where the user needs a higher DirectX version or better half-precision compute. The overall benchmark average reflects this: the Pro WX 3200's average is 11,228, the Vega 8's is 9,221, a 21.8% gap in favor of the discrete card.