NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile vs AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56

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Combined performance score

Pro Vega 56
31.88
+22.1%

Radeon Pro Vega 56 outperforms Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile by 22% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in performance ranking162190
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money2.906.16
ArchitectureVega (2017−2021)Turing (2018−2021)
GPU code nameVegaN19E-Q1
Market segmentWorkstationMobile workstation
Release date14 December 2017 (6 years old)27 May 2019 (4 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$399 no data
Current price$4999 (12.5x MSRP)$2393
Value for money

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

RTX 3000 Mobile has 112% better value for money than Pro Vega 56.

Technical specs

General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores35841920
Core clock speed1247 MHz945 MHz
Boost clock speed1250 MHz1380 MHz
Number of transistors12,500 million10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)210 Watt80 Watt
Texture fill rate280.0198.7
Floating-point performance9,677 gflopsno data

Size and compatibility

Information on Radeon Pro Vega 56 and Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop video cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility). For notebook video cards it's notebook size, connection slot and bus, if the video card is inserted into a slot instead of being soldered to the notebook motherboard.

Laptop sizeno datalarge
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length267 mmno data
WidthIGPno data
Supplementary power connectorsNoneno data

Memory

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeHBM2GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount8 GB6 GB
Memory bus width2048 Bit192 Bit
Memory clock speed786 MHz14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth402.4 GB/s448.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Video outputs and ports

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPortNo outputs
HDMI+no data
G-SYNC supportno data+

Technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Readyno data+

API support

List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.01.2
Vulkan1.1.1251.2.131
CUDAno data7.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark performance comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pro Vega 56 31.88
+22.1%
RTX 3000 Mobile 26.10

Radeon Pro Vega 56 outperforms Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile by 22% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark, part of Passmark PerformanceTest suite. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Benchmark coverage: 25%

Pro Vega 56 12353
+22.1%
RTX 3000 Mobile 10116

Radeon Pro Vega 56 outperforms Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile by 22% in Passmark.

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

Pro Vega 56 25589
+28.7%
RTX 3000 Mobile 19879

Radeon Pro Vega 56 outperforms Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile by 29% in 3DMark 11 Performance GPU.

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

Pro Vega 56 17797
+19.9%
RTX 3000 Mobile 14842

Radeon Pro Vega 56 outperforms Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile by 20% in 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics.

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD99
+4.2%
95
−4.2%
4K57
−54.4%
88
+54.4%

Performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 50−55
+25.6%
40−45
−25.6%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 60−65
−28.3%
77
+28.3%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 55−60
+21.7%
45−50
−21.7%
Battlefield 5 95−100
+16.7%
80−85
−16.7%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 85−90
+24.6%
65−70
−24.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 50−55
+25.6%
40−45
−25.6%
Far Cry 5 80−85
+20.6%
65−70
−20.6%
Far Cry New Dawn 80−85
−13.8%
91
+13.8%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
+18.6%
85−90
−18.6%
Hitman 3 95−100
+25.3%
75−80
−25.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn 65−70
+23.2%
55−60
−23.2%
Red Dead Redemption 2 50−55
+21.4%
40−45
−21.4%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 70−75
−35.1%
100
+35.1%
Watch Dogs: Legion 60−65
+20%
50−55
−20%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 60−65
−3.3%
62
+3.3%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 55−60
+21.7%
45−50
−21.7%
Battlefield 5 95−100
+16.7%
80−85
−16.7%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 85−90
+24.6%
65−70
−24.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 50−55
+25.6%
40−45
−25.6%
Far Cry 5 80−85
+20.6%
65−70
−20.6%
Far Cry New Dawn 80−85
−7.5%
86
+7.5%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
+18.6%
85−90
−18.6%
Hitman 3 95−100
+25.3%
75−80
−25.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn 65−70
+23.2%
55−60
−23.2%
Metro Exodus 55−60
+25%
40−45
−25%
Red Dead Redemption 2 50−55
+21.4%
40−45
−21.4%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 70−75
−13.5%
84
+13.5%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 116
+6.4%
109
−6.4%
Watch Dogs: Legion 60−65
+20%
50−55
−20%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 60−65
+53.8%
39
−53.8%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 55−60
+21.7%
45−50
−21.7%
Battlefield 5 95−100
+16.7%
80−85
−16.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 50−55
+25.6%
40−45
−25.6%
Far Cry 5 80−85
+20.6%
65−70
−20.6%
Far Cry New Dawn 80−85
+3.9%
77
−3.9%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
+18.6%
85−90
−18.6%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 64
+14.3%
56
−14.3%
Watch Dogs: Legion 60−65
+20%
50−55
−20%

1440p
High Preset

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 50−55
+27.5%
40−45
−27.5%
Hitman 3 55−60
+27.3%
40−45
−27.3%
Horizon Zero Dawn 40−45
+22.9%
35−40
−22.9%
Metro Exodus 30−35
+30.8%
24−27
−30.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24−27
+25%
20−22
−25%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 45−50
+28.6%
35−40
−28.6%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 35−40
+25%
27−30
−25%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 30−35
+30.8%
24−27
−30.8%
Battlefield 5 65−70
+19%
55−60
−19%
Cyberpunk 2077 21−24
+35.3%
16−18
−35.3%
Far Cry 5 55−60
+26.7%
45−50
−26.7%
Far Cry New Dawn 60−65
+22%
50−55
−22%
Forza Horizon 4 65−70
+22.2%
50−55
−22.2%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 40−45
+31.3%
30−35
−31.3%
Watch Dogs: Legion 27−30
+35%
20−22
−35%

4K
High Preset

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 27−30
+28.6%
21−24
−28.6%
Hitman 3 30−35
+24%
24−27
−24%
Horizon Zero Dawn 21−24
+29.4%
16−18
−29.4%
Metro Exodus 21−24
+31.3%
16−18
−31.3%
Red Dead Redemption 2 16−18
+21.4%
14−16
−21.4%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 24−27
+33.3%
18−20
−33.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 42
+44.8%
27−30
−44.8%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 21−24
+23.5%
16−18
−23.5%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 18−20
+35.7%
14−16
−35.7%
Battlefield 5 35−40
+25.8%
30−35
−25.8%
Cyberpunk 2077 9−10
+28.6%
7−8
−28.6%
Far Cry 5 27−30
+31.8%
21−24
−31.8%
Far Cry New Dawn 30−35
+23.1%
24−27
−23.1%
Forza Horizon 4 45−50
+21.6%
35−40
−21.6%
Watch Dogs: Legion 16−18
+33.3%
12−14
−33.3%

This is how Pro Vega 56 and RTX 3000 Mobile compete in popular games:

1080p resolution:

  • Pro Vega 56 is 4.2% faster than RTX 3000 Mobile

4K resolution:

  • RTX 3000 Mobile is 54.4% faster than Pro Vega 56

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Pro Vega 56 is 53.8% faster than the RTX 3000 Mobile.
  • in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the RTX 3000 Mobile is 35.1% faster than the Pro Vega 56.

All in all, in popular games:

  • Pro Vega 56 is ahead in 62 tests (91%)
  • RTX 3000 Mobile is ahead in 6 tests (9%)

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 31.88 26.10
Recency 14 December 2017 27 May 2019
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 6 GB
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 210 Watt 80 Watt

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a workstation card while Quadro RTX 3000 Mobile is a mobile workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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