Radeon RX Vega 64 vs RTX A2000 12GB

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 RTX A2000 12GB

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

114%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

109%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

101%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

100%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

99%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

98%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

90%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

82%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

81%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

76%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

75%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

72%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A2000 12GB uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A2000 12GB 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 12GB.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $380 for the RTX A2000 12GB, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 354.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+354.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($85)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)

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

RTX A2000 12GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 64 and RTX A2000 12GB

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.

RTX A2000 12GB

The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 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 RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
G3D Mark Score	13,949+2%	13,721
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096+23%	3328
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+59%	7.987 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1546 MHz+29%	1200 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	256+146%	104
L1 Cache	1 MB	3.3 MB+230%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Bus Width	2048-bit+1500%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
Encoder	VCE 4.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 7.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 123.3% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 64	RTX A2000 12GB
TDP	295W	70W-76%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	167mm
Height	111mm	68mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	47.3	196.0+314%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 and now averages $380. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 77.6% less ($295 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 354.6% better value. The RTX A2000 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).