Radeon RX Vega 64 vs A10G

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar A10G

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

159%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

139%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

130%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

130%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

128%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

124%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

123%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

118%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

115%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

113%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

112%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

110%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

108%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

102%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

100%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

99%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

98%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

94%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

92%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

90%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

81%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

80%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

77%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

77%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

75%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

69%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

67%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The A10G uses modern memory architecture. The A10G 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 Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the A10G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2313.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2313.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000)

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 Vega 64 Benchmark Check

A10G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 64 and A10G

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.

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the A10G reaches 13,598 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the A10G uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 9,216 (A10G). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1710 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
G3D Mark Score	13,949+3%	13,598
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096	9216+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS	31.52 TFLOPS+149%
Boost Clock	1546 MHz	1710 MHz+11%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	256	288+13%
L1 Cache	1 MB	9 MB+800%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 64 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the A10G has 24 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 6 MB (A10G) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Bus Width	2048-bit+1500%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12 Ultimate (A10G). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs NVENC 7th Gen (A10G). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the A10G's 150W — a 65.2% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 500W (A10G). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs Unknown.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	A10G
TDP	295W	150W-49%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	47.3	90.7+92%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the A10G launched at $2500 and now averages $2000. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 95.8% less ($1915 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 6.8 (A10G) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 2313.2% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).