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Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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 Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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: 2,602 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595 | 2,602 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 2100 MHz+78% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9 | 173.5+234% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | Lexa | Vega |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #617 | #545 |
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