Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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 64
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Pro Vega 64?
Comparing the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the Radeon Pro Vega 64 highlights the gap between flagship professional graphics and modern desktop gaming leadership. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 was a high-end professional choice in 2017 based on the Vega architecture, known for its high compute throughput. The RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 desktop powerhouse famous for its elite 1440p gaming performance.\n\nIn raw benchmarks, the RTX 3060 Ti generally holds a significant lead, typically delivering 30-40% more throughput in modern gaming and creative software while being vastly more power-efficient. It introduces dedicated hardware for Ray Tracing and AI-driven DLSS, providing a major edge in both visual fidelity and system speed. While the Radeon Pro Vega 64 remains a powerful compute tool with its HBM2 memory, it suffers from high power draw and lacks the modern feature set of the Ampere generation. The RTX card handles contemporary AAA titles at high resolutions with more stability and lower overall latency.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for high-performance gaming and general creative workloads today. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 remains a specialized piece of hardware for legacy professional workflows that require high memory bandwidth, but for any level of modern performance, the 30-series desktop card is the definitive winner.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 57.6% 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 64.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-57.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+57.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| 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 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $114 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 59% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 55.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 64 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon Pro Vega 64
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 57.6%. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,891 | 20,312+58% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 4864+19% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.06 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+46% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 1665 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 256+68% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.8 MB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 64 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (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 64) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 51.6 | 101.6+97% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 costs 59.3% less ($166 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers 56% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $399-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-59% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+56% | 72.5 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA104 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #202 | #73 |
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