Radeon 8040S vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

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 8040S is positioned at rank #216 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 8040S

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#206

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

445%

#208

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

404%

#209

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

402%

#213

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

366%

#214

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

363%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

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 8040S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Insight	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	Standard Buffer (0 MB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 8040S 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.

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8040S and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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: 9,558 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT reaches 9,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 8040S) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
G3D Mark Score	9,756+2%	9,558
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Vega
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1024+100%	512
Boost Clock	2800 MHz+33%	2100 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
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 8040S comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT has 0 MB. The Radeon 8040S offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8040S) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).

Feature	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Encoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 4.5	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8040S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 8040S) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
TDP	55W	15W-73%
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	177.4	637.2+259%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8040S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).