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A10G vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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A10G

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
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Radeon RX Vega 64

2017Core: 1247 MHzBoost: 1546 MHz
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A10G vs Radeon RX Vega 64 Performance Spectrum

A10G
24 GB 150
13,598
0.0%
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Radeon RX Vega 64
8 GB 295
13,949
+2.6%
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About G3D Mark

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.

A10G vs Radeon RX Vega 64: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 295W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌
    401% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $2,001 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 413.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2017 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌96.7% higher power demand at 295W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.6% in PassMark G3D (13,949 vs 13,598), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
A10G is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 72 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon RX Vega 64 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,001 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 413.9% (28.0 vs 5.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Radeon RX Vega 64 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, A10G has the stronger long-term case.

A10G vs Radeon RX Vega 64 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The A10G scores 13,598 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score
13,598
13,949+3%
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
9216+125%
4096
Compute (TFLOPS)
31.52 TFLOPS+149%
12.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1710 MHz+11%
1546 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
288+13%
256
L1 Cache
9 MB+800%
1 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+50%
4 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G has 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 carries 8 GB. A10G gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the A10G and 2048-bit on the Radeon RX Vega 64. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity
24 GB+200%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
HBM2
Bus Width
128-bit
2048-bit+1500%
L2 Cache
6 MB+50%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
DirectX
12 Ultimate
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: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
VCE 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
UVD 7.0
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 65.2% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
TDP
150W-49%
295W
Recommended PSU
500W-33%
750W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 8-pin
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
Unknown-100%
85°C
Perf/Watt
90.7+92%
47.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10G came in at $2500, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499. On MSRP, Radeon RX Vega 64 was 80% cheaper ($2001 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 28.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 418.5% better value. The newer card here is A10G (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureA10GRadeon RX Vega 64
MSRP
$2500
$499-80%
Performance per Dollar
5.4
28.0+419%
Codename
GA102
Vega 10
Release
April 12 2021
August 7 2017
Ranking
#182
#171
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