Radeon 540X vs Radeon RX Vega11
Radeon 540X
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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 Radeon 540X is positioned at rank #288 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 Radeon 540X
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 540X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $40 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon 540X.
| Insight | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon 540X and Radeon RX Vega11
Radeon 540X
The Radeon 540X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 5 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1046 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.
Radeon RX Vega11
The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 540X scores 1,588 and the Radeon RX Vega11 reaches 1,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 540X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega11 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 540X) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega11). Raw compute: 1.071 TFLOPS (Radeon 540X) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11). Boost clocks: 1046 MHz vs 1251 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,588 | 1,605+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 704+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.071 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+64% |
| Boost Clock | 1046 MHz | 1251 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 44+38% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 540X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega11 has 0 MB. The Radeon 540X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540X draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 35W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540X) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 35W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 31.8 | 45.9+44% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon 540X) vs 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) — the Radeon RX Vega11 offers 1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 540X | Radeon RX Vega11 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-34% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.7 | 40.1+1% |
| Codename | Lexa | Raven |
| Release | September 5 2018 | May 10 2018 |
| Ranking | #754 | #673 |
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