Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
VS
Quadro FX 3800

Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U vs Quadro FX 3800

AMD

Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3800

2008Core: 610 MHz

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

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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 Quadro FX 3800

#331
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
14343%
#346
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
100%
#347
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
100%
#349
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
95%
#350
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
94%
#351
FirePro 2270
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
92%
#352
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
91%
#354
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
88%
#355
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
88%
#356
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
87%
#358
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
86%
#359
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
85%
#360
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
85%
#361
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 3800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U and Quadro FX 3800

AMD

Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3800

The Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U scores 832 and the Quadro FX 3800 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is built on Vega while the Quadro FX 3800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800).

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
G3D Mark Score
832
824
Architecture
Vega
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
512+113%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.843 TFLOPS+196%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
32
80+150%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
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
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3800 has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 3800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
1 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 3800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
DirectX
12 (12_1)+20%
10_0
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs PureVideo HD (Quadro FX 3800). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
Encoder
VCE 4.0
PureVideo HD
Decoder
UVD 7.0
PureVideo HD
Codecs
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U draws 15W versus the Quadro FX 3800's 189W — a 170.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
TDP
15W-92%
189W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
1mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
55.5+1161%
4.4
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro FX 3800 launched at $799 and now averages $20. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 41.2 (Quadro FX 3800) — the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).

FeatureRadeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200UQuadro FX 3800
MSRP
$0-100%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$20
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
41.2
Codename
Vega Raven Ridge
GT200B
Release
October 26 2017
November 11 2008
Ranking
#721
#815