Radeon RX Vega 9 vs Quadro P400
Radeon RX Vega 9
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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. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is positioned at rank 279 and the Quadro P400 is on rank 143, so the Quadro P400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 9
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 9 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 9 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 20.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 9 and Quadro P400
Radeon RX Vega 9
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 points.
Quadro P400
The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 9 scores 1,661 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is built on Vega while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1252 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,661 | 1,659 |
| Architecture | Vega | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 576+125% | 256 |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz+4% | 1252 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 9 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P400 has 2 GB. The Quadro P400 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 9 draws 15W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 110.7+100% | 55.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 9 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX Vega 9 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.2 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 27.6 (Quadro P400) — the Radeon RX Vega 9 offers 20.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-41% | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-17% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.2+20% | 27.6 |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | GP107 |
| Release | October 26 2017 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #670 | #741 |
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