Radeon Pro SSG vs Quadro RTX 3000
Radeon Pro SSG
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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 SSG
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro SSG lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $891 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 41% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 66.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($891) |
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 SSG and Quadro RTX 3000
Radeon Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Quadro RTX 3000
The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro SSG scores 10,972 and the Quadro RTX 3000 reaches 10,858 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro SSG is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,972+1% | 10,858 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 4608+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS | 16.31 TFLOPS+90% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1770 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256 | 288+13% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.5 MB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro SSG comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 0% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.2 | 41.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 and now averages $891. The Quadro RTX 3000 costs 40.6% less ($609 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 offers 67.1% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Quadro RTX 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $800-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $891-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 12.2+67% |
| Codename | Fiji | TU102 |
| Release | July 26 2016 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #249 | #78 |
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