Radeon 630
VS
Radeon RX Vega 8

Radeon 630 vs Radeon RX Vega 8

AMD

Radeon 630

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

2018Core: 720 MHzBoost: 1190 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 Radeon 630 is positioned at rank #292 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 Radeon 630

#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
98%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
95%
#282
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
689%
#284
625%
#285
623%
#289
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
567%
#290
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
563%
#292
Radeon 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#293
GeForce MX330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
99%
#297
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
97%
#300
GeForce 940MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
95%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
95%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
95%
#305
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
95%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
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 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 8.

InsightRadeon 630Radeon RX Vega 8
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 630 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 Radeon 630 and Radeon RX Vega 8

AMD

Radeon 630

The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon 630 scores 1,575 and the Radeon RX Vega 8 reaches 1,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 630 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 8 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 630) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 630Radeon RX Vega 8
G3D Mark Score
1,575+2%
1,540
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
512
512
Boost Clock
1218 MHz+2%
1190 MHz
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 630Radeon RX Vega 8
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 630 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 has 0 MB. The Radeon 630 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon 630Radeon RX Vega 8
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 630 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 8's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 630) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon 630Radeon RX Vega 8
TDP
50W
15W-70%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
31.5
102.7+226%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 630 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.5 (Radeon 630) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 630 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureRadeon 630Radeon RX Vega 8
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
31.5
Infinity
Codename
Polaris 23
Vega
Release
May 13 2019
February 1 2018
Ranking
#757
#372