Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
VS
GeForce 845M

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U vs GeForce 845M

AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

2020Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 845M

2015Core: 1071 MHzBoost: 1176 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

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 GeForce 845M

#248
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
584%
#250
529%
#251
528%
#255
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
480%
#256
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
477%
#259
GeForce 845M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#261
GeForce 945A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
100%
#262
Intel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#263
99%
#264
Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
MSRP: $300|Avg: $75
99%
#269
GeForce GTX 960A
MSRP: $199|Avg: $60
94%
#270
Radeon HD 8770
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
93%
#272
Radeon R9 M295X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
92%
#273
GeForce GT 325M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 845M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 845M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% 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 6 Ryzen 3 3350U.

InsightRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)
Leading raw performance (+4.7%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 GeForce 845M 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 6 Ryzen 3 3350U and GeForce 845M

AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,420 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce 845M

The GeForce 845M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,487 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U scores 1,420 and the GeForce 845M reaches 1,487 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is built on Vega while the GeForce 845M uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 384 (GeForce 845M). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
G3D Mark Score
1,420
1,487+5%
Architecture
Vega
Maxwell
Process Node
7 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Boost Clock
1500 MHz+28%
1176 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
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 6 Ryzen 3 3350U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 845M has 512 MB. The GeForce 845M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
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 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 845M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
DirectX
12
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 845M). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 845M).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
Encoder
VCE 4.0
4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder
UVD 7.0
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U draws 15W versus the GeForce 845M's 33W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) vs 350W (GeForce 845M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
TDP
15W-55%
33W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
Legacy
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
94.7+110%
45.1
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350UGeForce 845M
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Vega Renoir
GM108
Release
January 7 2020
August 26 2015
Ranking
#650
#768