Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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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 56
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 56.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 56 and Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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.
Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1380 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104 | 12,173 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS+27% | 7.066 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1380 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+40% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2.5 MB+184% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 56 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 89.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 80W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6 | 152.2+164% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | TU104 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #222 | #220 |
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