Radeon RX Vega 9 vs Radeon RX Vega 10
Radeon RX Vega 9
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is positioned at rank #279 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 9
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 10 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 10 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 10.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 9 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon RX Vega 10
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.
Radeon RX Vega 10
The Radeon RX Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,629 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 9 scores 1,661 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 reaches 1,629 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is built on Vega while the Radeon RX Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 640 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1301 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,661+2% | 1,629 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 640+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1301 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 9 draws 15W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10's 10W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 10W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 110.7 | 162.9+47% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 9 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 10 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.2 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | Raven |
| Release | October 26 2017 | January 8 2019 |
| Ranking | #670 | #747 |
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