Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Arc B570
Radeon RX Vega 64
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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
Performance Per Dollar Arc B570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc B570 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The Arc B570 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 Arc B570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (249mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $219 for the Arc B570, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 155.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($85) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($219) |
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 64 and Arc B570
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.
Arc B570
The Arc B570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 16 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,060 points. Launch price was $219.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the Arc B570 reaches 14,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Arc B570 uses Xe2, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 2,304 (Arc B570). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,949 | 14,060 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+78% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.66 TFLOPS+10% | 11.52 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1546 MHz | 2500 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 256+78% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.5 MB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 18 MB+350% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 380 GB/s (Arc B570) — a 27.4% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 18 MB (Arc B570) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 484 GB/s+27% | 380 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 2048-bit+1180% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 18 MB+350% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B570). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs Intel Xe Media (Arc B570). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs Intel Xe Media. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | Intel Xe Media |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | Intel Xe Media |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the Arc B570's 150W — a 65.2% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 600W (Arc B570). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 249mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 150W-49% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 600W-20% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 249mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 93.7+98% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Arc B570 launched at $219 and now averages $219. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 61.2% less ($134 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 64.2 (Arc B570) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 155.6% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $219-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-61% | $219 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.1+156% | 64.2 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | August 7 2017 | January 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #171 | #169 |
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