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Radeon Vega 10
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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 Vega 10 is positioned at rank #584 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 Vega 10
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 10.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 Vega 10 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 145% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Vega 10 and Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Radeon Vega 10
The Radeon Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,515 points.
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 10 scores 1,515 and the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1301 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,515 | 1,546+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1408+120% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.665 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+178% |
| Boost Clock | 1301 MHz | 1645 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 88+120% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 10 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 10 draws 10W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 10) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-90% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Perf/Watt | 151.5+877% | 15.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon Vega 10 costs 60% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon Vega 10 offers 145.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $250-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-60% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2+145% | 6.2 |
| Codename | Raven | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 8 2019 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #747 | #336 |
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