Radeon Pro Vega II vs Quadro RTX 5000
Radeon Pro Vega II
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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
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega II is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $692 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 157.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+157.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($692) |
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 Quadro RTX 5000
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.
Quadro RTX 5000
The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega II scores 15,597 and the Quadro RTX 5000 reaches 15,443 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega II is built on GCN 5.1 while the Quadro RTX 5000 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1815 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,597 | 15,443 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS+26% | 11.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 1815 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega II comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 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 (Quadro RTX 5000) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 16 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II draws 475W versus the Quadro RTX 5000's 230W — a 69.5% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 230W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 120mm | — |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 67.1+105% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299 and now averages $692. The Quadro RTX 5000 costs 61.6% less ($1108 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 22.3 (Quadro RTX 5000) — the Quadro RTX 5000 offers 156.3% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Quadro RTX 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199-4% | $2299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $692-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 22.3+156% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | TU104 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #138 | #143 |
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