Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
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 Vega Frontier Edition
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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (268mm) |
💎 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 $150), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 33% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Vega Frontier Edition
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 Vega Frontier Edition
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 and the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition reaches 12,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1600 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,891+1% | 12,753 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 4096 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.06 TFLOPS | 13.11 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 1600 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256 | 256 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 268mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 268mm |
| Height | 111mm | 105mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.6+21% | 42.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition launched at $999 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 costs 24% less ($36 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 85.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers 33.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-40% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-24% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+33% | 85.0 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #202 | #203 |
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