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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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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 8870M is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 8870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G and Radeon HD 8870M
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.
Radeon HD 8870M
The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G scores 1,672 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 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 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,672+2% | 1,638 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.843 TFLOPS+86% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz+55% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8870M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8870M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 107.7% 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 8870M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 111.5+240% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | — |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | Venus |
| Release | October 26 2017 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #721 | #745 |
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