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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 5.
| Insight | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 and Radeon RX Vega 5
Radeon Pro
The Radeon Pro 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: 2,366 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Radeon RX Vega 5
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro scores 2,366 and the Radeon RX Vega 5 reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon RX Vega 5 uses Vega, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro) vs 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1400 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,366 | 2,356 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Vega |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+1100% | 320 |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz+21% | 1400 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Pro) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Decoder: Unified Video Decoder vs VCN 2.0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Unified Video Decoder | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | Unified Video Decoder | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro draws 250W versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5 | 157.1+1554% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | Vega 20 | Vega |
| Release | May 13 2020 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #194 | #716 |
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