Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs Quadro P5000
Radeon Pro Vega 64
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Quadro P5000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro P5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro Vega 64 holds the technical lead. Priced at $114 (vs $400), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 255.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+255.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 Quadro P5000
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.
Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 and the Quadro P5000 reaches 12,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,891+1% | 12,728 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+100% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.06 TFLOPS+25% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 1733 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+6% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5000) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The Quadro P5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 51.6 | 70.7+37% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $400. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 costs 71.5% less ($286 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 31.8 (Quadro P5000) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers 255.7% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Quadro P5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-76% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-72% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+256% | 31.8 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GP104 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | October 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #202 | #206 |
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