Radeon Pro Vega II Duo vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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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 II Duo
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 92% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 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 II Duo.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-92%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+92%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $3,500 for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1122% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1122%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅More affordable ($550) |
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 II Duo and GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,018 points. Launch price was $4,399.
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo scores 14,018 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 92%. The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,018 | 26,919+92% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 | 29.15 TFLOPS+107% |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 2475 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256 ×2+39% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 5.8 MB+480% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+71% | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (2x) (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: UVD 7.2 (2x) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 (2x) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo draws 475W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 81.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 4 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 200W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 120mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 4 | 3-25% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 134.6+356% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 84.3% less ($2950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1122.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $599-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $550-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 48.9+1123% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | AD104 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #170 | #32 |
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