Radeon RX Vega 64 vs Radeon RX 5700

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 RX 5700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (270mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 5700, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 187% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+187%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 64 and Radeon RX 5700

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 RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	13,949	14,296+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4096+78%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+59%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1546 MHz	1725 MHz+12%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	256+78%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 8% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+8%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	2048-bit+700%	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 48.4% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	295W	180W-39%
Recommended PSU	750W	600W-20%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	270mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	47.3	79.4+68%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 66% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 186.9% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).