
Radeon Vega 6 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

Radeon Vega 6
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 6 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 6 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 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

Radeon Vega 6
The Radeon Vega 6 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: 1,309 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,304 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 6 scores 1,309 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U reaches 1,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses Vega, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 6) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 6 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,309 | 1,304 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Vega |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 512+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz | 2100 MHz+11% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 6 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 draws 45W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U's 15W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 6 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 15W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 29.1 | 86.9+199% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 6) vs 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) — the Radeon Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 6 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 32.6 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Vega |
| Release | April 13 2021 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #601 | #545 |
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