Radeon Pro Vega 64X vs GeForce RTX 3070
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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 64X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 65.8% 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 64X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-65.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+65.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 91% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1724.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1724.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅More affordable ($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 64X and GeForce RTX 3070
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 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 64X scores 13,369 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 65.8%. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 64X) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,369 | 22,172+66% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.03 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+69% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1725 MHz+18% |
| 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 64X | 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 64X 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 64X | 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 64X) 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 64X | 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 64X) 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 64X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | 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 64X 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 64X) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 220W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5 | 100.8+88% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 90.9% less ($2000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1718% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2200 | $499-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $200-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 110.9+1718% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA104 |
| Release | March 19 2019 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #190 | #63 |
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