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 GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅43.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 64X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 64X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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218.2% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$2,200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $2,200 MSRP).

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,800 less on MSRP ($2,200 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 210.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($2,200 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

2019

Why buy it

✅43.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 64X: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 64X is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅Costs $4,800 less on MSRP ($2,200 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 210.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.1 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($2,200 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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218.2% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$2,200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $2,200 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GP100 better than Radeon Pro Vega 64X?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 43.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro GP100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack 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?

Quadro GP100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GP100 is about 218.2% more expensive on MSRP at $7,000 MSRP versus $2,200 MSRP, and you are getting 43.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro Vega 64X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Pro Vega 64X make more sense than Quadro GP100?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 newer architecture and staying closer to $2,200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GP100. The trade-off is that Quadro GP100 currently gives you 2.6% higher G3D Mark and 43.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Pro Vega 64X still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 GP100 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 64X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	190 FPS	108 FPS
medium	177 FPS	98 FPS
high	152 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	69 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	96 FPS
medium	149 FPS	82 FPS
high	118 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	48 FPS
medium	91 FPS	43 FPS
high	67 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	313 FPS	301 FPS
medium	274 FPS	262 FPS
high	207 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	212 FPS	204 FPS
medium	181 FPS	175 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	100 FPS
medium	91 FPS	84 FPS
high	75 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	617 FPS	526 FPS
medium	494 FPS	452 FPS
high	411 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	301 FPS
1440p
low	463 FPS	413 FPS
medium	370 FPS	347 FPS
high	308 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	308 FPS	258 FPS
medium	247 FPS	214 FPS
high	206 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	135 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
1080p
low	455 FPS	258 FPS
medium	417 FPS	213 FPS
high	334 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	365 FPS	197 FPS
medium	337 FPS	162 FPS
high	259 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	118 FPS
medium	218 FPS	105 FPS
high	177 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	70 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro GP100 and Radeon Pro Vega 64X

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the Radeon Pro Vega 64X reaches 13,369 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
G3D Mark Score	13,710+3%	13,369
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.34 TFLOPS	12.03 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	1442 MHz	1468 MHz+2%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	224	256+14%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB+30%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has 0 MB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Bus Width	4096-bit+3100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X).

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 64X's 250W — a 6.2% difference. The Quadro GP100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro GP100	Radeon Pro Vega 64X
TDP	235W-6%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	58.3+9%	53.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X costs 68.6% less ($4800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (Quadro GP100) vs 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X offers 205% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).