Radeon R9 M275X vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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 R9 M275X is positioned at rank #460 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 R9 M275X

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1996%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1809%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1804%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1641%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1630%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M275X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M275X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Ryzen 5 3580U.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M275X 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 R9 M275X Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M275X and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Radeon R9 M275X

The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M275X scores 1,631 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	1,631	1,621
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Boost Clock	925 MHz	2100 MHz+127%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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 R9 M275X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M275X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
DirectX	12_0	12 (FL 12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 1.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M275X draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	21.7	108.1+398%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).