Radeon 540X vs Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

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 Radeon 540X is positioned at rank 288 and the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is on rank 361, so the Radeon 540X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540X

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

96%

#278

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

677%

#280

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

614%

#281

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

612%

#285

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

556%

#286

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

553%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

96%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

94%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

#351

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1021%

#353

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

926%

#354

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

923%

#358

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

840%

#359

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

834%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

94%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

93%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

90%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

90%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 Ryzen 7 3750H
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 540X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $45 for the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H, it costs 11% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 12% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 540X	Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

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.

Radeon 540X Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 540X and Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

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 Ryzen 7 3750H

The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H 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: 1,595 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 540X scores 1,588 and the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H reaches 1,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 540X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 540X) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Boost clocks: 1046 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 540X	Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
G3D Mark Score	1,588	1,595
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	1046 MHz	2100 MHz+101%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 540X	Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 540X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H 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 Ryzen 7 3750H
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 540X draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540X) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon 540X	Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	31.8	106.3+234%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 540X launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Radeon 540X costs 11.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon 540X) vs 35.4 (Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H) — the Radeon 540X offers 12.1% better value. The Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).