GeForce MX330
VS
Radeon RX Vega 5

GeForce MX330 vs Radeon RX Vega 5

NVIDIA

GeForce MX330

2020Core: 1531 MHzBoost: 1594 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 5

2020Boost: 1400 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX330

#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
99%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
96%
#283
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
693%
#285
628%
#286
626%
#290
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
570%
#291
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
566%
#293
GeForce MX330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
100%
#297
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
98%
#300
GeForce 940MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
96%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
96%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
96%
#304
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
95%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce MX330Radeon 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon 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)

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon RX Vega 5
DirectX
12
12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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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).

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce MX330Radeon 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