Radeon RX 540 vs Radeon RX Vega 11

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 RX 540 is positioned at rank #235 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 RX 540

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#225

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

504%

#227

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

456%

#228

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

455%

#232

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

414%

#233

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

411%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 540 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 11.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 11, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 27.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 RX 540 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 540 and Radeon RX Vega 11

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 540 scores 2,134 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 540) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,134+2%	2,094
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	704+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+41%
Boost Clock	1219 MHz	1251 MHz+3%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32	44+38%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 540 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 540 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	0 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 540) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 7.0.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 7.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 540 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 540) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	50W	35W-30%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	42.7	59.8+40%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 540 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the Radeon RX 540 offers 27.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).