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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. 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 Radeon RX Vega 64

#75

GeForce GTX 660

MSRP: $229|Avg: $15

164%

#76

GeForce GTX 670

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

163%

#77

GeForce GTX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $35

139%

#78

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

MSRP: $699|Avg: $42

137%

#79

GeForce GTX 980

MSRP: $549|Avg: $50

135%

#80

Radeon RX 470/570

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

121%

#81

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

120%

#82

GeForce GTX 970

MSRP: $329|Avg: $50

117%

#83

Radeon R9 Fury

MSRP: $549|Avg: $50

116%

#84

Radeon RX Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $75

106%

#85

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

MSRP: $289|Avg: $30

106%

#86

GeForce GTX 1080

MSRP: $599|Avg: $91

105%

#87

GeForce GTX 1070

MSRP: $379|Avg: $80

103%

#88

GeForce GTX 1060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $60

102%

#89

Radeon R9 285

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

102%

#90

Radeon RX Vega 64

MSRP: $499|Avg: $85

100%

#91

Radeon R9 290

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

100%

#92

GeForce GTX 760

MSRP: $249|Avg: $30

98%

#93

GeForce GTX 570

MSRP: $349|Avg: $25

96%

#94

Radeon RX 480

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

95%

#95

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $65

94%

#96

GeForce GTX 580

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

94%

#97

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

93%

#98

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

MSRP: $279|Avg: $85

91%

#99

Radeon RX 580

MSRP: $229|Avg: $59

91%

#100

GeForce GTX 770

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

91%

#101

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $99

90%

#102

Radeon R9 270

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

87%

#103

Radeon RX 590

MSRP: $279|Avg: $65

87%

#104

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $65

86%

#105

Radeon R9 290X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $60

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon RX Vega 64 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX Vega 64 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) architecture (codename: Vega 10), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 12.66 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1546 MHz from a base of 1247 MHz.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	13,949
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Vega 10
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	4096
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	256
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1546 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1247 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	12.66 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	395.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	12,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#171

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is equipped with 8 GB of HBM2 video memory connected via a 2048-bit memory bus, delivering 484 GB/s of bandwidth.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	HBM2
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	2048-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	484 GB/s
L1 Cache	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX Vega 64 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega 64
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 2.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	4-Way Crossfire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0, decoder: UVD 7.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega 64
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 7.0
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 64 draws 295 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDPPower consumption under load	295 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	750W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $85 (MSRP: $499), the Radeon RX Vega 64 delivers 164 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #171 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon RX Vega 64
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$85
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#171
Release Date	August 7 2017
Release Year	2017