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Radeon R7 A370
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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
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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 R7 A370 is positioned at rank 147 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is on rank 387, so the Radeon R7 A370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A370
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 A370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 A370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $51 for the Radeon R7 A370, it costs 22% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 29.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51) | ✅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 R7 A370 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Radeon R7 A370
The Radeon R7 A370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U 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: 1,304 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A370 scores 1,281 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U reaches 1,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A370) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,281 | 1,304+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 2100 MHz+115% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A370 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 A370 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A370 draws 100W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A370) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 15W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 12.8 | 86.9+579% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U costs 21.6% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.1 (Radeon R7 A370) vs 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers 29.9% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $51 | $40-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.1 | 32.6+30% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Vega |
| Release | June 18 2015 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #467 | #545 |
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