Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 vs Radeon RX Vega M GL

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. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is positioned at rank 206 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL is on rank 208, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

#196

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

415%

#198

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

376%

#199

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

375%

#203

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

341%

#204

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

339%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega M GL

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

417%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

378%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

377%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

343%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

340%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

93%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 M GL.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX Vega M GL.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 and Radeon RX Vega M GL

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

Radeon RX Vega M GL

The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 scores 3,922 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL reaches 3,906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is built on Vega while the Radeon RX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score	3,922	3,906
Architecture	Vega	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Boost Clock	1011 MHz	1011 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of HBM2. Bus width: 1024-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	HBM2	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	1024-bit	1024-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 draws 65W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL's 65W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
TDP	65W	65W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	80
Perf/Watt	60.3	60.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) vs 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) — the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 offers 0.4% better value.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870	Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP	$150	$150
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$150
Performance per Dollar	26.1	26.0
Codename	Vega Kaby Lake-G	Polaris 22
Release	January 7 2018	February 1 2018
Ranking	#427	#500