Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U vs FireStream 9270

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 FireStream 9270 is on rank 359, so the FireStream 9270 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 FireStream 9270

#344

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16599%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

100%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

99%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

97%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

91%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

90%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

90%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

89%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

88%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

88%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

80%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

74%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

73%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

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 2008). 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 FireStream 9270 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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	FireStream 9270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 105.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FireStream 9270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+105.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($20)

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

FireStream 9270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U and FireStream 9270

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.

FireStream 9270

The FireStream 9270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,341 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the FireStream 9270 reaches 1,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the FireStream 9270 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 800 (FireStream 9270).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FireStream 9270
G3D Mark Score	1,304	1,341+3%
Architecture	Vega	TeraScale
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FireStream 9270
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 FireStream 9270 has 2 GB. The FireStream 9270 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	FireStream 9270
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 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 FireStream 9270's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 350W (FireStream 9270). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U	FireStream 9270
TDP	15W-91%	160W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+935%	8.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FireStream 9270 launched at $1499 and now averages $20. The FireStream 9270 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 67.0 (FireStream 9270) — the FireStream 9270 offers 105.5% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).