Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U vs FirePro M5950

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 5 3450U is positioned at rank 387 and the FirePro M5950 is on rank 181, so the FirePro M5950 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 5 3450U

#377

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1249%

#379

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1133%

#380

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1130%

#384

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1027%

#385

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1020%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

99%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

98%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

97%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

97%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

98%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

96%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

94%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

93%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

91%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

89%

#166

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2249%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

98%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

96%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

96%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

95%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

93%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

93%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M5950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 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 5 3450U.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FirePro M5950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑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

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $200 for the FirePro M5950, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 396.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FirePro M5950
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+396.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U Benchmark Check

FirePro M5950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U and FirePro M5950

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,304 points.

FirePro M5950

The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the FirePro M5950 reaches 1,314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the FirePro M5950 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 480 (FirePro M5950).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FirePro M5950
G3D Mark Score	1,304	1,314
Architecture	Vega	TeraScale 2
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+7%	480

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FirePro M5950
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5950 has 1 GB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FirePro M5950
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U draws 15W versus the FirePro M5950's 35W — a 80% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 350W (FirePro M5950). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FirePro M5950
TDP	15W-57%	35W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+132%	37.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M5950 launched at $200 and now averages $200. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 6.6 (FirePro M5950) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers 393.9% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).