Radeon Pro SSG vs Radeon Pro Vega 48
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 Radeon Pro Vega 48
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 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 Vega 48 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro SSG offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $1,500 for the Radeon Pro SSG, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 242.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($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 SSG and Radeon Pro Vega 48
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.
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 SSG scores 10,972 and the Radeon Pro Vega 48 reaches 11,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro SSG is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,972 | 11,270+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS+8% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1300 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | 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 SSG comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | 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 SSG) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 48's 30W — a 158.6% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) 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: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 30W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.2 | 375.7+790% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 costs 70% less ($1050 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 offers 242.5% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Radeon Pro Vega 48 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $450-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $450-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 25.0+242% |
| Codename | Fiji | Vega 10 |
| Release | July 26 2016 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #249 | #241 |
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