
GeForce MX330 vs Radeon RX Vega 5

GeForce MX330
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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 MX330 is positioned at rank #293 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 MX330
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce MX330 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 5 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 MX330 and Radeon RX Vega 5

GeForce MX330
The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

Radeon RX Vega 5
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX330 scores 2,350 and the Radeon RX Vega 5 reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX330 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 5 uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX330) vs 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Boost clocks: 1594 MHz vs 1400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,350 | 2,356 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Boost Clock | 1594 MHz+14% | 1400 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MX330 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 has 0 MB. The GeForce MX330 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce MX330) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Pascal (GeForce MX330) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5).
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Pascal | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX330 draws 10W versus the Radeon RX Vega 5's 15W — a 40% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX330) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-33% | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 235.0+50% | 157.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX330 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.5 (GeForce MX330) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | GeForce MX330 | Radeon RX Vega 5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GP108 | Vega |
| Release | February 10 2020 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #647 | #716 |
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