A10G vs Radeon RX Vega 64
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The A10G uses modern memory architecture. The A10G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | A10G | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2313.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | A10G | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2313.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10G and Radeon RX Vega 64
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.
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.
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.
| Feature | A10G | Radeon 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | A10G | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 has 8 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | A10G | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | A10G | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | A10G | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | A10G | Radeon 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 |
Value Analysis
The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 95.8% less ($1915 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (A10G) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 2313.2% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | A10G | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $499-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $85-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 164.1+2313% |
| Codename | GA102 | Vega 10 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | August 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #182 | #171 |
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