Radeon Pro Vega 64 vs GeForce RTX 3070
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 GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 72% 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-72%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+72%) |
| 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 $200 for the GeForce RTX 3070, it costs 43% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($114) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 3070
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 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 72%. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,891 | 22,172+72% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.06 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+84% |
| Boost Clock | 1350 MHz | 1725 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256+39% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 5.8 MB+480% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 220W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 51.6 | 100.8+95% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 costs 43% less ($86 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 offers 2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $499-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $114-43% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1+2% | 110.9 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA104 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #202 | #63 |
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