Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs Radeon PRO W7500
Radeon Pro Vega 64
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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 Radeon PRO W7500
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W7500 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Radeon PRO W7500 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 Radeon PRO W7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR 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 $401 for the Radeon PRO W7500, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 241% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+241%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($401) |
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 Radeon PRO W7500
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.
Radeon PRO W7500
The Radeon PRO W7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,298 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 and the Radeon PRO W7500 reaches 13,298 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon PRO W7500 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W7500). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 12.19 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7500). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1700 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,891 | 13,298+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+129% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.06 TFLOPS | 12.19 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 1700 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+129% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7500 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W7500 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 (Radeon PRO W7500) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| 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 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7500). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7500). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7500).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the Radeon PRO W7500's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W7500). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 70W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 216mm |
| Height | 111mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 51.6 | 190.0+268% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the Radeon PRO W7500 launched at $429 and now averages $401. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 costs 71.6% less ($287 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 33.2 (Radeon PRO W7500) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers 240.7% better value. The Radeon PRO W7500 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon PRO W7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $429-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-72% | $401 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+241% | 33.2 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Navi 33 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | August 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #202 | #192 |
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