Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Radeon 8040S

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

445%

#208

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

404%

#209

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

402%

#213

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

366%

#214

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

363%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

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Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

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Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

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GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

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GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 8040S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	Standard Buffer (0 MB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 8040S 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 Ryzen 5 5600GT Benchmark Check

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT and Radeon 8040S

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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: 9,558 points.

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 9,558 and the Radeon 8040S reaches 9,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on Vega while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 7 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	9,558	9,756+2%
Architecture	Vega	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	7 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	512	1024+100%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz	2800 MHz+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
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 Ryzen 5 5600GT comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The Radeon 8040S offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 4.5
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT draws 15W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT	Radeon 8040S
TDP	15W-73%	55W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	637.2+259%	177.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).