RTXA5000-6Q vs Radeon RX Vega 8

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 RTXA5000-6Q is positioned at rank #374 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 RTXA5000-6Q

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

24218%

#372

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

100%

#373

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#374

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#375

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

98%

#376

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

95%

#377

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

92%

#378

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

92%

#379

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

87%

#380

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

87%

#381

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

77%

#382

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

72%

#383

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

70%

#384

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

70%

#385

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

69%

#386

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

69%

#387

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

66%

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 RX Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTXA5000-6Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTXA5000-6Q	Radeon RX Vega 8
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
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 RX Vega 8 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.

RTXA5000-6Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-6Q and Radeon RX Vega 8

RTXA5000-6Q

The RTXA5000-6Q 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: 1,522 points.

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTXA5000-6Q scores 1,522 and the Radeon RX Vega 8 reaches 1,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-6Q is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 8 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	Radeon RX Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	1,522	1,540+1%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	8192+1500%	512
Boost Clock	1695 MHz+42%	1190 MHz
ROPs	96+1100%	8
TMUs	256+700%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	Radeon RX Vega 8
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 RTXA5000-6Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 has 0 MB. The RTXA5000-6Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	Radeon RX Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-6Q draws 230W versus the Radeon RX Vega 8's 15W — a 175.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	RTXA5000-6Q	Radeon RX Vega 8
TDP	230W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	6.6	102.7+1456%

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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-6Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2500, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($2500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The RTXA5000-6Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).