Radeon RX 570X vs RadeonT Vega 8

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 570X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT Vega 8.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	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 RX 570X 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 RX 570X Benchmark Check

RadeonT Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and RadeonT Vega 8

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT 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: 1,894 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 and the RadeonT Vega 8 reaches 1,894 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the RadeonT Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 448 (RadeonT Vega 8). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	1,923+2%	1,894
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048+357%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.095 TFLOPS+199%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1244 MHz	1900 MHz+53%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+357%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
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 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT Vega 8 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 12 (RadeonT Vega 8). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	5+67%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 1.0
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the RadeonT Vega 8's 45W — a 90.9% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 1W (RadeonT Vega 8). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	RadeonT Vega 8
TDP	120W	45W-63%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	241mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	16.0	42.1+163%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the RadeonT Vega 8 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The RadeonT Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs Infinity (RadeonT Vega 8) — the RadeonT Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The RadeonT Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).