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.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 295W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 64 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

✅14.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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31.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.0 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌63.9% higher power demand at 295W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 295W, a 115W reduction.

Why buy it

✅14.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 64 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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31.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.0 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
❌63.9% higher power demand at 295W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 better than Radeon RX Vega 64?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX Vega 64 averages 14.6% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,296 vs 13,949 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 5700 is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, while Radeon RX Vega 64 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon RX 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 7nm process instead of 14nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon RX 5700 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 5700 is about $120 cheaper on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 34.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX Vega 64 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 64 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 5700 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	149 FPS	141 FPS
medium	132 FPS	126 FPS
high	115 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	122 FPS
medium	105 FPS	100 FPS
high	91 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	68 FPS
medium	64 FPS	57 FPS
high	49 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	262 FPS	317 FPS
medium	220 FPS	279 FPS
high	154 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	159 FPS	215 FPS
medium	133 FPS	187 FPS
high	100 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	103 FPS
medium	73 FPS	88 FPS
high	58 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	643 FPS	628 FPS
medium	515 FPS	502 FPS
high	429 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	482 FPS	471 FPS
medium	386 FPS	377 FPS
high	322 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	235 FPS
4K
low	322 FPS	314 FPS
medium	257 FPS	251 FPS
high	214 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	157 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	427 FPS	391 FPS
medium	358 FPS	347 FPS
high	298 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	314 FPS
medium	302 FPS	279 FPS
high	237 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	200 FPS
medium	155 FPS	188 FPS
high	140 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	127 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon RX Vega 64

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	14,296+2%	13,949
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.949 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+12%	1546 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	256+78%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR 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 RX Vega 64 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) vs 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 8% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 256-bit vs 2048-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	484 GB/s+8%
Bus Width	256-bit	2048-bit+700%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 48.4% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 270mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	180W-39%	295W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	270mm	267mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	79.4+68%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 24% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 28.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX 5700 offers 34.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).