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GeForce GTX 275
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
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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. The GeForce GTX 275 is positioned at rank #217 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U 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 3500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 3500U
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 3500U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U 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: 1,359 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U reaches 1,359 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% 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 3500U uses Vega, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349 | 1,359 |
| 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 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500U 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 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U's 15W — a 174.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 90.6+1361% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | GT200B | Vega |
| Release | January 15 2009 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #789 | #545 |
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