Radeon RX Vega 5 vs Radeon Pro
Radeon RX Vega 5
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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 RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 RX Vega 5 and Radeon Pro
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 5 scores 2,356 and the Radeon Pro reaches 2,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is built on Vega while the Radeon Pro uses GCN 5.1, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1700 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,356 | 2,366 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 3840+1100% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz | 1700 MHz+21% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 5 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs Unified Video Decoder (Radeon Pro). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs Unified Video Decoder.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | Unified Video Decoder |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | Unified Video Decoder |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 5 draws 15W versus the Radeon Pro's 250W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 350W (Radeon Pro). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-94% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 157.1+1554% | 9.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Pro launched at $0 and now averages $99. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 23.9 |
| Codename | Vega | Vega 20 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | May 13 2020 |
| Ranking | #716 | #194 |
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