Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G
VS
Radeon RX 640

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G vs Radeon RX 640

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 640

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 640

#313
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
795%
#315
720%
#316
719%
#320
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
653%
#321
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
649%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
100%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
99%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
94%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
94%
#333
GeForce 730A
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
93%
#334
GeForce GT 745A
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
91%
#335
GeForce 710A
MSRP: $35|Avg: $62
91%
#336
89%
#338
GeForce MX230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 640 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 Ryzen 5 3400G.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 RX 640 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 11 Ryzen 5 3400G and Radeon RX 640

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G 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: 2,145 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G scores 2,145 and the Radeon RX 640 reaches 2,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is built on Vega while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
G3D Mark Score
2,145
2,172+1%
Architecture
Vega
GCN 4.0
Process Node
7 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
512
640+25%
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+72%
1218 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 640 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 640 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
4 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 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
6+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
Encoder
VCE 4.0
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 7.0
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
TDP
15W-70%
50W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
143.0+229%
43.4
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G costs 100+% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G) vs 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400G is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GRadeon RX 640
MSRP
$0-100%
$159
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$55
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
39.5
Codename
Vega
Polaris 23
Release
January 7 2020
May 13 2019
Ranking
#545
#665