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GeForce GTX 275
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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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 GTX 275 is positioned at rank 217 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, so the GeForce GTX 275 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 275 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 275 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $249 for the GeForce GTX 275, it costs 88% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 767.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+767.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GTX 275 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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: 1,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349 | 1,410+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 275 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 275 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275) vs 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_0) | 12_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GTX 275) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VCN 1.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 174.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 94.0+1416% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 88% less ($219 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 770.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $99-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $30-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 47.0+770% |
| Codename | GT200B | Vega |
| Release | January 15 2009 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #789 | #545 |
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