Radeon RX Vega 3 vs Radeon R8 M535DX
Radeon RX Vega 3
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R8 M535DX
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R8 M535DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R8 M535DX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 3 | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 Vega 3 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 3 and Radeon R8 M535DX
Radeon RX Vega 3
The Radeon RX Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1001 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 684 points.
Radeon R8 M535DX
The Radeon R8 M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 670 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 3 scores 684 and the Radeon R8 M535DX reaches 670 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon R8 M535DX uses GCN, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Radeon RX Vega 3) vs 896 (Radeon R8 M535DX).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 3 | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 684+2% | 670 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 896+367% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 3 | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M535DX has 512 MB. The Radeon R8 M535DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 3 | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 3 draws 15W versus the Radeon R8 M535DX's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 3) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M535DX). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 3 | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 45.6+104% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 3 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R8 M535DX launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 3) vs 4.5 (Radeon R8 M535DX) — the Radeon RX Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 3 | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 4.5 |
| Codename | Picasso | — |
| Release | January 6 2019 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #845 | #800 |
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