Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon Pro Vega 56

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1410 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017Core: 1138 MHzBoost: 1250 MHz
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Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon Pro Vega 56 Performance Spectrum

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.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon Pro Vega 56 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon Pro Vega 56: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 40W instead of 210W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 56 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 30.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Radeon Pro Vega 56

2017

Why buy it

  • 18.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 425% higher power demand at 210W vs 40W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.3% in PassMark G3D (12,104 vs 11,715), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon Pro Vega 56 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, 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 Pro Vega 56 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs Radeon Pro Vega 56 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) scores 11,715 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score
11,715
12,104+3%
Architecture
Turing
GCN 5.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
896
3584+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.527 TFLOPS
8.96 TFLOPS+255%
Boost Clock
1410 MHz+13%
1250 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
224+300%
L1 Cache
896 KB
896 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 carries 0 MB. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro Vega 56. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCE 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 7.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) draws 40W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 136% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP
40W-81%
210W
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
292.9+409%
57.6
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureQuadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP
$399
Codename
TU117
Vega 10
Release
April 12 2021
August 14 2017
Ranking
#354
#222

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