Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon Pro W5700
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 Radeon Pro W5700
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5700 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 Pro W5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5700, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 242.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($85) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Radeon Pro W5700
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.
Radeon Pro W5700
The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the Radeon Pro W5700 reaches 14,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro W5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1930 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,949 | 14,380+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+78% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.66 TFLOPS+42% | 8.893 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1546 MHz | 1930 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+78% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 2048-bit+1500% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 205W — a 36% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5700). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 205W-31% |
| 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 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.3 | 70.1+48% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 71.7% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 47.9 (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 242.6% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 64 | Radeon Pro W5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-38% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-72% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.1+243% | 47.9 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Navi 10 |
| Release | August 7 2017 | November 19 2019 |
| Ranking | #171 | #163 |
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