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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 230W instead of 475W, a 245W reduction.

Trade-offs

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4.5% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$2,199 MSRP

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($2,199 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌106.5% higher power demand at 475W vs 230W.

Quadro RTX 5000

2018

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 230W instead of 475W, a 245W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($2,199 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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4.5% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$2,199 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌106.5% higher power demand at 475W vs 230W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro Vega II better than Quadro RTX 5000?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,597 vs 15,443 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro Vega II is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling, while Quadro RTX 5000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro RTX 5000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 GB instead of Unknown and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro Vega II can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $2,199 MSRP. Radeon Pro Vega II is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon Pro Vega II is about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $2,199 MSRP versus $2,299 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 5000 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (230W vs 475W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro RTX 5000 make more sense than Radeon Pro Vega II?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (230W vs 475W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro Vega II. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro Vega II currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.6%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Quadro RTX 5000 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	262 FPS	145 FPS
medium	248 FPS	135 FPS
high	217 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	239 FPS	128 FPS
medium	201 FPS	109 FPS
high	167 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	60 FPS
medium	113 FPS	53 FPS
high	90 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	470 FPS	414 FPS
medium	404 FPS	348 FPS
high	329 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	283 FPS	258 FPS
medium	234 FPS	219 FPS
high	203 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	120 FPS
medium	107 FPS	99 FPS
high	89 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	695 FPS	687 FPS
medium	556 FPS	561 FPS
high	463 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	521 FPS	520 FPS
medium	417 FPS	421 FPS
high	347 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	347 FPS	315 FPS
medium	278 FPS	270 FPS
high	232 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	591 FPS	422 FPS
medium	506 FPS	353 FPS
high	428 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	347 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	475 FPS	313 FPS
medium	410 FPS	265 FPS
high	328 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	185 FPS
medium	278 FPS	166 FPS
high	232 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	117 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 5000 and Radeon Pro Vega II

Quadro RTX 5000

The Quadro RTX 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,443 points. Launch price was $2,299.

Radeon Pro Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 5000 scores 15,443 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 5000 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	15,443	15,597
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.1
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072	4096+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	14.09 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+6%	1720 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192	256+33%
L1 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro Vega II lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The Quadro RTX 5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	864 GB/s+93%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX 5000) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 5000 draws 230W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 69.5% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 5000	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	230W-52%	475W
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	67.1+105%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 5000 launched at $2299 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The Radeon Pro Vega II costs 4.3% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II offers 6% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).