Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 Vega 11 Processor Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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: 1,769 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H 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: 1,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor scores 1,769 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H reaches 1,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
G3D Mark Score	1,769+3%	1,717
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	704+38%	512
Boost Clock	1251 MHz	2100 MHz+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (FL 12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor draws 35W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H's 15W — a 80% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
TDP	35W	15W-57%
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	50.5	114.5+127%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H offers NaN% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).