Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
VS
Radeon HD 6900M

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G vs Radeon HD 6900M

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6900M

2011Core: 680 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. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is positioned at rank 277 and the Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

#267
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
643%
#269
583%
#270
581%
#274
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
528%
#275
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
525%
#277
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $70
100%
#279
Radeon RX Vega 9
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
99%
#282
Iris Xe Graphics G7
MSRP: $200|Avg: $100
98%
#283
Radeon R9 M395
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#285
GeForce GT 755M SLI
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
97%
#286
GeForce GTX 950A
MSRP: $159|Avg: $30
97%
#288
Radeon 540X
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
95%
#289
GeForce 930MX
MSRP: $80|Avg: $25
95%
#291
GeForce MX250
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#292
Radeon 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6900M

#337
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
954%
#339
865%
#340
863%
#344
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
784%
#345
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
779%
#347
Radeon HD 6900M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
98%
#350
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
98%
#351
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
98%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
96%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
95%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
94%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
93%
#361
93%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6900M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 8 Ryzen 3 3200G.

InsightRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GRadeon HD 6900M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 HD 6900M 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 8 Ryzen 3 3200G and Radeon HD 6900M

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G 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: 1,672 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 6900M

The Radeon HD 6900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,707 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G scores 1,672 and the Radeon HD 6900M reaches 1,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is built on Vega while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GRadeon HD 6900M
G3D Mark Score
1,672
1,707+2%
Architecture
Vega
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512
960+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.843 TFLOPS+41%
1.306 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
32
48+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GRadeon HD 6900M
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 8 Ryzen 3 3200G comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6900M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6900M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GRadeon HD 6900M
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
System
System
Bus Width
System
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GRadeon HD 6900M
TDP
15W-80%
75W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt
111.5+389%
22.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GRadeon HD 6900M
MSRP
$99
Avg Price (30d)
$70
Codename
Vega Raven Ridge
Blackcomb
Release
October 26 2017
January 4 2011
Ranking
#721
#654