Radeon 630 vs Radeon Vega 8
Radeon 630
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Radeon Vega 8
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon 630 is positioned at rank 292 and the Radeon Vega 8 is on rank 363, so the Radeon 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 630
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 Vega 8.
| Insight | Radeon 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Radeon 630, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Vega 8
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.
Radeon Vega 8
The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 630 scores 1,575 and the Radeon Vega 8 reaches 1,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 630 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 630) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,575 | 1,569 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+14% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1900 MHz+56% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+14% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 630 | Radeon 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 630 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 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.
| Feature | Radeon 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 630 draws 50W versus the Radeon Vega 8's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 630) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 31.5 | 34.9+11% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 630 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.5 (Radeon 630) vs 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 24.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.5 | 39.2+24% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Cezanne |
| Release | May 13 2019 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #757 | #601 |
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