Radeon RX Vega11 vs Radeon 540X

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540X

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

96%

#278

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

677%

#280

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

614%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

612%

#285

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

556%

#286

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

553%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

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Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

96%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

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GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

94%

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Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

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Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 540X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega11	Radeon 540X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

The Radeon RX Vega11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $40 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon 540X.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega11	Radeon 540X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)	❌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 Vega11 Benchmark Check

Radeon 540X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega11 and Radeon 540X

Radeon RX Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.

Radeon 540X

The Radeon 540X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 5 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1046 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega11 scores 1,605 and the Radeon 540X reaches 1,588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon 540X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 512 (Radeon 540X). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 1.071 TFLOPS (Radeon 540X). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1046 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	Radeon 540X
G3D Mark Score	1,605+1%	1,588
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	704+38%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+64%	1.071 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1251 MHz+20%	1046 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	44+38%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	Radeon 540X
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 Vega11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 540X has 512 MB. The Radeon 540X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	Radeon 540X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega11 draws 35W versus the Radeon 540X's 50W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 350W (Radeon 540X). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	Radeon 540X
TDP	35W-30%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	45.9+44%	31.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 540X launched at $99 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 39.7 (Radeon 540X) — the Radeon RX Vega11 offers 1% better value.