Radeon RX Vega 5 vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 5.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 5 Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 5 and UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

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.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 5 scores 2,356 and the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs reaches 2,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is built on Vega while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 7 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,356	2,400+2%
Architecture	Vega	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	7 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	320+567%	48
Boost Clock	1400 MHz	1450 MHz+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (12_1)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
Encoder	VCN 2.0	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	Quick Sync (Tiger Lake)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 5 draws 15W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W — a 60.5% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
TDP	15W-46%	28W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	157.1+83%	85.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0 and now averages $20. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 120.0 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value.