Radeon RX Vega 5 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
Radeon RX Vega 5
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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 5 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 5 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
Radeon RX Vega 5
The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,301 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 5 scores 2,356 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U reaches 2,301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is built on Vega while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,356+2% | 2,301 |
| Architecture | Vega | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1792+460% |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz | 2300 MHz+64% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 5 draws 15W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U's 43W — a 96.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-65% | 43W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 157.1+194% | 53.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 5.1 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 5 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 5.1 |
| Codename | Vega | Navi 33 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #716 | #229 |
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