Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U
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Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U vs Radeon R7 M465X

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 M465X

2016Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M465X

#332
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
912%
#334
826%
#335
824%
#339
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
749%
#340
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
744%
#342
Radeon R7 M465X
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
100%
#344
GeForce 830A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
98%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
95%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
94%
#350
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
93%
#351
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
93%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
92%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M465X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M465X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M465X 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U and Radeon R7 M465X

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U 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: 1,778 points.

AMD

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,778 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 925 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
G3D Mark Score
1,778
1,787
Architecture
Vega
GCN 1.0
Process Node
7 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
512
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+127%
925 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M465X has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M465X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
DirectX
12 (12_1)+8%
11.1
Vulkan
1.3+30%
1.0
OpenGL
4.6+7%
4.3
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M465X).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
Encoder
VCE 4.0
VCE (Early)
Decoder
UVD 7.0
UVD
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
TDP
15W-80%
75W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
78-3%
80°C
Perf/Watt
118.5+398%
23.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M465X
MSRP
$0-100%
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$45
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
39.7
Codename
Vega
Tropo
Release
January 7 2020
May 15 2016
Ranking
#545
#715