Radeon Pro VII vs Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Radeon Pro VII
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Radeon Pro Vega 64X
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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 VII
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro VII offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,400 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 55.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,400) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) |
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 VII and Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Radeon Pro VII
The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro VII scores 13,264 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 13,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII) vs 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,264 | 13,369 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4096+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.06 TFLOPS+9% | 12.03 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz+16% | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 240 | 256+7% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 1 MB+6% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X).
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro VII draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64X's 250W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro VII) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 305mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 305mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 53.1 | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 MSRP and currently averages $1400, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 and now averages $2200. The Radeon Pro VII costs 36.4% less ($800 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the Radeon Pro VII offers 55.7% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro VII | Radeon Pro Vega 64X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1899-14% | $2200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400-36% | $2200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.5+56% | 6.1 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | Vega 10 |
| Release | May 13 2020 | March 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #194 | #190 |
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