AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT vs AMD Radeon Vega 11 Comparison

AMD Radeon Vega 11 is an integrated graphics processor built on the GCN 5.0 architecture, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT is a discrete mobile GPU from the Radeon RX 7000 series based on RDNA 3.0. The benchmark data in this database shows a clear performance hierarchy between the two, but the margin varies significantly depending on the workload and API. This analysis walks through the recorded measurements to determine where each part excels, how they compare in specific tests, and what the underlying specifications mean for their respective positions in the market.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Vega 11 does not win any of the direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database. In the two shared tests, the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT emerges as the victor in both instances. This is not a close contest in raw compute terms, as the discrete GPU holds a commanding lead in both OpenCL and Vulkan workloads. The Vega 11’s role as an integrated solution with system-shared memory and a 15 W power envelope places it in a fundamentally different performance class.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT wins decisively in compute-heavy applications. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, it scores 74869 against the Vega 11’s 13392, a difference of 61477 points. In the Geekbench Vulkan test, it scores 27793 against 12273, a difference of 15520 points. The RX 7600M XT also demonstrates its strength across a broader range of DirectX and compute benchmarks, with recorded Passmark scores of 13907 in G3D, 7140 in GPU compute, and 894 in G2D. These results indicate that the RX 7600M XT is the clear choice for any workload that leverages modern graphics APIs or general-purpose GPU compute.

The Vega 11, by contrast, has no recorded wins in the head-to-head data. Its average benchmark score of 14352 across its three Geekbench tests places it in the 56th percentile of all GPUs, which is slightly higher than the RX 7600M XT’s 52nd percentile. This is a notable nuance: despite losing both direct comparisons, the Vega 11’s average score is higher because the RX 7600M XT’s average is dragged down by its Passmark legacy DirectX tests, which score very low (76 in DirectX 10, 137 in DirectX 11, 58 in DirectX 12, and 175 in DirectX 9). These older API tests likely do not reflect the RX 7600M XT’s modern architecture fairly, but they do affect its overall average.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Vega 11 has an average benchmark score of 14352, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT has an average score of 12710. The Vega 11 also holds a higher percentile ranking at 56 versus the RX 7600M XT’s 52.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT scores 74869 compared to the Vega 11’s 13392. The delta is -82.1% from the perspective of the Vega 11, meaning the RX 7600M XT is roughly 5.6 times faster in this specific test.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon Vega 11 support DirectX 12?

A: Yes, the Vega 11 supports DirectX 12 (12_1). The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is a more advanced feature set.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Radeon Vega 11 uses system-shared memory with bandwidth that is system dependent, so no fixed figure is available.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT has a boost clock of 2469 MHz, while the AMD Radeon Vega 11 has a boost clock of 1400 MHz. The RX 7600M XT also has a game clock of 2023 MHz, which the Vega 11 does not have.

Q: How do the two compare in Vulkan performance?

A: In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT scores 27793 against the Vega 11’s 12273, a delta of -55.8% from the Vega 11’s perspective. The RX 7600M XT also supports Vulkan 1.4, while the Vega 11 supports Vulkan 1.3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains two direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon Vega 11 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT. Both are Geekbench tests, and both are won by the RX 7600M XT. The first is Geekbench OpenCL, where the RX 7600M XT scores 74869 and the Vega 11 scores 13392. The delta is -82.1%, which is the largest relative gap in any recorded comparison. This test exercises general-purpose compute across a wide range of workloads, and the result is consistent with the massive difference in shading units (2048 versus 704), texture mapping units (128 versus 44), and FP32 throughput (20.23 TFLOPS versus 1.971 TFLOPS).

The second head-to-head test is Geekbench Vulkan, where the RX 7600M XT scores 27793 and the Vega 11 scores 12273. The delta is -55.8%. While still a decisive victory for the RX 7600M XT, the gap is narrower than in OpenCL. This suggests that the Vega 11’s GCN 5.0 architecture handles Vulkan workloads relatively better than it handles OpenCL, or that the RX 7600M XT’s advantage is less pronounced in this API. Still, the RX 7600M XT is more than twice as fast in this test.

The RX 7600M XT also has a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2048, which the Vega 11 does not have in the database. The RX 7600M XT’s Passmark results further illustrate its profile: G3D at 13907, GPU compute at 7140, G2D at 894, DirectX 9 at 175, DirectX 11 at 137, DirectX 10 at 76, and DirectX 12 at 58. The low DirectX scores are unusual for a modern GPU and may reflect driver or benchmark configuration factors, but they are the recorded values. The Vega 11’s only other benchmarks are Geekbench Metal at 17392, which the RX 7600M XT does not have recorded.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ substantially in nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Radeon Vega 11 is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The transistor counts reflect this gap: the Vega 11 has 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the RX 7600M XT has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The transistor density is 23.5M per mm² for the Vega 11 and 65.2M per mm² for the RX 7600M XT, showing the generational leap in manufacturing efficiency.

Clock speeds are also vastly different. The Vega 11 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 1400 MHz. The RX 7600M XT has a base clock of 1280 MHz, a boost clock of 2469 MHz, and a game clock of 2023 MHz. Memory configurations differ completely: the Vega 11 uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, while the RX 7600M XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute resources are heavily skewed toward the RX 7600M XT. It has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Vega 11 has 704 shading units, 44 TMUs, and 8 ROPs, with no ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 158.0 GPixel/s for the RX 7600M XT versus 11.20 GPixel/s for the Vega 11. Texture rate is 316.0 GTexel/s versus 61.60 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 20.23 TFLOPS versus 1.971 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 40.45 TFLOPS versus 3.942 TFLOPS. The power draw is 120 W for the RX 7600M XT and 15 W for the Vega 11.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon Vega 11 is based on the GCN 5.0 architecture and uses the Picasso chip. It is part of the Vega IGP generation and is classified as an integrated graphics processor with a 15 W TDP. It supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. Its predecessor is listed as GCN 3.0 IGP and its successor as Vega II IGP. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date in 2019.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and uses the Navi 33 chip, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series and the Navi Mobile generation. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. It has 32 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Vega 11. Its predecessor is listed as Polaris Mobile, and it has no successor in the database. The production status is active, with a release date in 2023. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RX 7600M XT, while the Vega 11 uses an IGP bus interface. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the RX 7600M XT and motherboard dependent for the Vega 11.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for users who need raw performance. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT is the superior GPU in every direct head-to-head benchmark recorded, with an 82.1% lead in OpenCL and a 55.8% lead in Vulkan. Its dedicated 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, 2048 shading units, and ray tracing support place it in a completely different performance tier. Any workload that can use modern APIs or GPU compute will benefit from choosing the RX 7600M XT.

The AMD Radeon Vega 11, however, has its own niche. Its 15 W power draw and integrated nature make it suitable for systems where discrete GPUs are not an option. Its average benchmark score of 14352 is actually higher than the RX 7600M XT’s 12710, and its 56th percentile ranking beats the RX 7600M XT’s 52nd. This is due to the RX 7600M XT’s low Passmark legacy DirectX scores, which pull its average down. Users who prioritize those older API workloads, or who need an integrated solution with minimal power consumption, may find the Vega 11 acceptable. But for anyone comparing the two directly for gaming, compute, or modern graphics work, the RX 7600M XT is the clear winner in the recorded data.