Radeon Vega 3 vs Radeon R7 M440

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 R7 M440

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3619%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3281%

#579

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3272%

#583

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2975%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2955%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

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GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

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GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

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GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

94%

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GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

92%

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GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

92%

#600

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M440 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 3.

Insight	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M440 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.

Radeon Vega 3 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M440 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 3 and Radeon R7 M440

Radeon Vega 3

The Radeon Vega 3 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: 892 points.

Radeon R7 M440

The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 3 scores 892 and the Radeon R7 M440 reaches 901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 3 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon R7 M440 uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 3) vs 320 (Radeon R7 M440). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3) vs 0.5702 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M440).

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
G3D Mark Score	892	901+1%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	GCN 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448+40%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+198%	0.5702 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	28+40%	20

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
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 Vega 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M440 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M440 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 3) vs 12 (Radeon R7 M440). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 3) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon Vega 3) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M440).

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 3 draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 M440's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 3) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M440). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Vega 3	Radeon R7 M440
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	19.8+65%	12.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 3 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 3) vs 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) — the Radeon Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).