Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U vs GeForce GT 750M
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
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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 5 3450U is positioned at rank 387 and the GeForce GT 750M is on rank 158, so the GeForce GT 750M 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 5 3450U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). 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 GeForce GT 750M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 750M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 $50 for the GeForce GT 750M, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 22.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 5 3450U and GeForce GT 750M
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.
GeForce GT 750M
The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the GeForce GT 750M reaches 1,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the GeForce GT 750M uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,304 | 1,332+2% |
| Architecture | Vega | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+117% | 967 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 3450U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 750M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 750M 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 | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 750M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9+227% | 26.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 26.6 (GeForce GT 750M) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers 22.6% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.6+23% | 26.6 |
| Codename | Vega | GK107 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #545 | #792 |
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