Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Quadro GP100

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 Quadro GP100

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

209%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

192%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

186%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

163%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

151%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

148%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

145%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

136%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

132%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

120%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

119%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

108%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

106%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

102%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

102%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

80%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 64 holds the technical lead. Priced at $85 (vs $1,335), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1498% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1498%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335)

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

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 64 and Quadro GP100

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.

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the Quadro GP100 reaches 13,710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	13,949+2%	13,710
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096+14%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+22%	10.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1546 MHz+7%	1442 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	256+14%	224
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
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 Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 111.6% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	HBM2	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	1024 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	2048-bit	4096-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 22.6% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
TDP	295W	235W-20%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	47.3	58.3+23%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 and now averages $1335. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 93.6% less ($1250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 10.3 (Quadro GP100) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 1493.2% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Quadro GP100
MSRP	$499-93%	$7000
Avg Price (30d)	$85-94%	$1335
Performance per Dollar	164.1+1493%	10.3
Codename	Vega 10	GP100
Release	August 7 2017	October 1 2016
Ranking	#171	#178