Radeon Pro 5700 vs Radeon Pro Vega 48
Radeon Pro 5700
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Radeon Pro Vega 48
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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 Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 48
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 48.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 5700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $450 for the Radeon Pro Vega 48, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 83.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+83.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 Radeon Pro 5700 and Radeon Pro Vega 48
Radeon Pro 5700
The Radeon Pro 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,469 points.
Radeon Pro Vega 48
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,270 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5700 scores 11,469 and the Radeon Pro Vega 48 reaches 11,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 5700) vs 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Raw compute: 6.221 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,469+2% | 11,270 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.221 TFLOPS | 7.987 TFLOPS+28% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz+4% | 1300 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 192+33% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5700 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro 5700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5700) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5700) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5700 draws 130W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 48's 30W — a 125% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5700) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 30W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.2 | 375.7+326% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5700 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Pro 5700 costs 44.4% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.9 (Radeon Pro 5700) vs 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) — the Radeon Pro 5700 offers 83.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 5700 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5700 | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $450-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-44% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.9+84% | 25.0 |
| Codename | Navi 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #238 | #241 |
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