Radeon RX Vega 9 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is positioned at rank #279 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 9
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 9 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 9 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Radeon RX Vega 9
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 points.
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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: 1,621 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 9 scores 1,661 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is built on Vega while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,661+2% | 1,621 |
| Architecture | Vega | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 576+13% | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 2100 MHz+62% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 9 draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 110.7+2% | 108.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 9 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.2 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 9 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | Vega |
| Release | October 26 2017 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #670 | #545 |
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