Radeon Pro Vega II
VS
GeForce RTX 2070

Radeon Pro Vega II vs GeForce RTX 2070

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019Core: 1574 MHzBoost: 1720 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

2018Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II

#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
178%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
175%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
175%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
170%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
167%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
153%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
146%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
127%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
122%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
107%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
100%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
99%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
98%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
95%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
94%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
91%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
89%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
87%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
86%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
85%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
83%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
79%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
77%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
76%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
75%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
72%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 II.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity
GCN 5.1 (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $180 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 930.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+930.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)
More affordable ($180)

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 and GeForce RTX 2070

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega II scores 15,597 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega II is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1620 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
G3D Mark Score
15,597
16,068+3%
Architecture
GCN 5.1
Turing
Process Node
7 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4096+78%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
14.09 TFLOPS+89%
7.465 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1720 MHz+6%
1620 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
256+78%
144
L1 Cache
1 MB
2.3 MB+130%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega II comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
864 GB/s+93%
448 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+50%
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
Encoder
VCE 4.1
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
UVD 7.2
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega II draws 475W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 92.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
TDP
475W
175W-63%
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
550W
Power Connector
Integrated
8-pin
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
120mm
112mm
Slots
4
2-50%
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
32.8
91.8+180%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 and now averages $180. The GeForce RTX 2070 costs 90% less ($1620 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 89.3 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 2070 offers 926.4% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega IIGeForce RTX 2070
MSRP
$2199
$599-73%
Avg Price (30d)
$1800
$180-90%
Performance per Dollar
8.7
89.3+926%
Codename
Vega 20
TU106
Release
June 3 2019
October 17 2018
Ranking
#138
#129