Radeon Vega 10 vs Radeon Vega 8
Radeon Vega 10
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Vega 10 is positioned at rank 584 and the Radeon Vega 8 is on rank 363, so the Radeon Vega 8 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 10
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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 Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $100 for the Radeon Vega 10, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 158.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+158.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Vega 8
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 Vega 8
The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 10 scores 1,515 and the Radeon Vega 8 reaches 1,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 10 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 10) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1301 MHz vs 1900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,515 | 1,569+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+43% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.665 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+2% |
| Boost Clock | 1301 MHz | 1900 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+43% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 10 draws 10W versus the Radeon Vega 8's 45W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 10) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-78% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 151.5+334% | 34.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 10 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.2 (Radeon Vega 10) vs 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 157.9% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 10 | Radeon Vega 8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $150-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 39.2+158% |
| Codename | Raven | Cezanne |
| Release | January 8 2019 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #747 | #601 |
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