Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE vs GeForce RTX 2060
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. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is positioned at rank #254 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 654% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB 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 3200GE.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-654%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+654%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 277% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+277%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 1,872 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 654%. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is built on Vega while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,872 | 14,114+654% |
| Architecture | Vega | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1920+275% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.843 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+250% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1680 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 32 | 120+275% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 124.8+41% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 276.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-72% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-50% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.2 | 117.6+277% |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | TU106 |
| Release | October 26 2017 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #721 | #168 |
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