Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Radeon R9 M370X

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M370X

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2076%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1882%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1877%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1707%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1695%

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Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

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Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

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GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

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Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

96%

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Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

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Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

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GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

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Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 8 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M370X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 8.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 R9 M370X 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 8 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M370X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 8 and Radeon R9 M370X

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 points.

Radeon R9 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 8 scores 1,540 and the Radeon R9 M370X reaches 1,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
G3D Mark Score	1,540	1,570+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
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)

The Radeon RX Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M370X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
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 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
DirectX	12	12 (FL 11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon R9 M370X
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	102.7+391%	20.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Radeon RX Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the Radeon RX Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).