RTX A4000H vs Radeon Pro Vega 56
RTX A4000H
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000H
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 56
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A4000H uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX A4000H offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $927 for the RTX A4000H, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1482.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1482.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927) | ✅More affordable ($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 RTX A4000H and Radeon Pro Vega 56
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.
Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000H scores 11,815 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000H is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000H) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,815 | 12,104+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+71% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+114% | 8.96 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz+25% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192 | 224+17% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+582% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A4000H comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The RTX A4000H offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000H) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RTX A4000H) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: None vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: None (RTX A4000H) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | None | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | None | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000H draws 140W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 40% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000H) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-33% | 210W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.4+47% | 57.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000H launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $927, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 93.5% less ($867 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.7 (RTX A4000H) vs 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 1488.2% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $399-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $927 | $60-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.7 | 201.7+1488% |
| Codename | GA104 | Vega 10 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | August 14 2017 |
| Ranking | #226 | #222 |
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