Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE vs GeForce 945A
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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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 3200GE is positioned at rank 254 and the GeForce 945A is on rank 262, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 3200GE
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 945A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🛑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
The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $60), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 137.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+137.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 3200GE and GeForce 945A
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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: 1,872 points.
GeForce 945A
The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 1,872 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is built on Vega while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1189 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,872+1% | 1,852 |
| Architecture | Vega | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.843 TFLOPS+102% | 0.9132 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1189 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945A has 512 MB. The GeForce 945A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3200GE draws 15W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-55% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 124.8+122% | 56.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce 945A launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 945A costs 58.3% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 74.1 (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A offers 137.5% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-1% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $25-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.2 | 74.1+137% |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | GM108 |
| Release | October 26 2017 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #721 | #705 |
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