Radeon RX Vega 64
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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

Radeon RX Vega 64 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017Core: 1247 MHzBoost: 1546 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025Core: 982 MHzBoost: 1957 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 PRO 2000 Blackwell

#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
136%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
130%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
127%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
111%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
107%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
106%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
104%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
104%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
100%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
98%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
90%
#50
89%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
87%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
85%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
85%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
83%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
80%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
78%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
75%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 64.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (16 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 $748 for the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 754.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+754.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($85)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($748)

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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 and the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell reaches 14,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1957 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score
13,949
14,363+3%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4096
4352+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.66 TFLOPS
17.03 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock
1546 MHz
1957 MHz+27%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
256+88%
136
L1 Cache
1 MB
4.3 MB+330%
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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)

The Radeon RX Vega 64 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
HBM2
GDDR6
Bus Width
2048-bit+700%
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
DirectX
12.1
12.0
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
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 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Encoder
VCE 4.0
9th Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 7.0
6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 123.3% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
47.3
205.2+334%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849 and now averages $748. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 88.6% less ($663 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) vs 19.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 754.7% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 64RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP
$499-41%
$849
Avg Price (30d)
$85-89%
$748
Performance per Dollar
164.1+755%
19.2
Codename
Vega 10
GB206
Release
August 7 2017
August 11 2025
Ranking
#171
#165