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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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Radeon R7 M380
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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 R7 M380 is on rank 452, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M380
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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 M380 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $300), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 329.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+329.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($70) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R7 M380
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 R7 M380
The Radeon R7 M380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G scores 1,672 and the Radeon R7 M380 reaches 1,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is built on Vega while the Radeon R7 M380 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M380). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M380). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 915 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,672 | 1,669 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.843 TFLOPS+57% | 1.171 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz+31% | 915 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M380 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M380 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M380'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 R7 M380). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 111.5+400% | 22.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon R7 M380 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G costs 76.7% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 5.6 (Radeon R7 M380) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G offers 326.8% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon R7 M380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-77% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9+327% | 5.6 |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | Tropo |
| Release | October 26 2017 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #721 | #737 |
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