Radeon Pro Vega 48 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 Vega 48
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 180.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 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 Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-180.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+180.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $450), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 113.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro Vega 48.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($450) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 Vega 48 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 11,270 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 180.2%. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,270 | 31,578+180% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 7680+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+402% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 2610 MHz+101% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 192 | 240+25% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 7.5 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 161.9% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-89% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 700W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 285mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 375.7+239% | 110.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 costs 23.7% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 114% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450-44% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-24% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 53.5+114% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | AD104 |
| Release | March 19 2019 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #241 | #11 |
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