GeForce 930MX vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
GeForce 930MX
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About G3D Mark
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.
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. The GeForce 930MX is positioned at rank 289 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is on rank 387, so the GeForce 930MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 930MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 930MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 56.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930MX and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
GeForce 930MX
The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,304 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U reaches 1,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,278 | 1,304+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 2100 MHz+106% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U has 0 MB. The GeForce 930MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U's 15W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 17W | 15W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 75.2 | 86.9+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce 930MX costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) — the GeForce 930MX offers 56.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-47% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-38% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1+57% | 32.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Vega |
| Release | March 1 2016 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #805 | #545 |
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