Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs RTX A4000H
Radeon Pro Vega 56
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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 RTX A4000H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A4000H uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000H 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 Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4000H offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $927 for the RTX A4000H, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1482.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1482.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927) |
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 RTX A4000H
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.
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104+2% | 11,815 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 6144+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+114% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1560 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 224+17% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 6 MB+582% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000H has 8 GB. The RTX A4000H offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs None (RTX A4000H).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | None |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 draws 210W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 40% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W | 140W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6 | 84.4+47% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000 and now averages $927. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 93.5% less ($867 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12.7 (RTX A4000H) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 1488.2% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-60% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-94% | $927 |
| Performance per Dollar | 201.7+1488% | 12.7 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA104 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #222 | #226 |
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