Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 64.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (270mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 5700, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 187% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+187%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($85)

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.

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX Vega 64

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	14,296+2%	13,949
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.949 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+12%	1546 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	256+78%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) vs 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 8% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 256-bit vs 2048-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	484 GB/s+8%
Bus Width	256-bit	2048-bit+700%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 48.4% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 270mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	180W-39%	295W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	270mm	267mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	79.4+68%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 66% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 186.9% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).