RTXA5000-24Q
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 16

RTXA5000-24Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-24Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 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. The RTXA5000-24Q is positioned at rank #331 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RTXA5000-24Q

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
81%
#316
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11452%
#331
RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100
100%
#333
GRID P40-1Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
99%
#334
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
98%
#335
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
98%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
98%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
97%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
96%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
95%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
91%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
89%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
84%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
83%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
82%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
81%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTXA5000-24Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRTXA5000-24QRadeon Pro Vega 16
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 RTXA5000-24Q and Radeon Pro Vega 16

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-24Q

The RTXA5000-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,803 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

Graphics Performance

The RTXA5000-24Q scores 4,803 and the Radeon Pro Vega 16 reaches 4,809 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-24Q is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

FeatureRTXA5000-24QRadeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score
4,803
4,809
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
8192+700%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
27.77 TFLOPS+1040%
2.437 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1695 MHz+42%
1190 MHz
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
256+300%
64
L1 Cache
8 MB+3100%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTXA5000-24QRadeon Pro Vega 16
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTXA5000-24Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. The RTXA5000-24Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the RTXA5000-24Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTXA5000-24QRadeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-24Q draws 230W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 101.6% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureRTXA5000-24QRadeon Pro Vega 16
TDP
230W
75W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
20.9
64.1+207%
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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-24Q launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $2100, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($2100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (RTXA5000-24Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The RTXA5000-24Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureRTXA5000-24QRadeon Pro Vega 16
MSRP
$3721
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$2100
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.3
Infinity
Codename
GA102
Vega 12
Release
April 12 2021
November 14 2018
Ranking
#53
#451