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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
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GeForce GTX 560M
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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 GTX 560M is on rank 165, so the GeForce GTX 560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M
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 GeForce GTX 560M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 560M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTX 560M
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 GTX 560M
The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the GeForce GTX 560M reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 560M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 560M).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,304+2% | 1,281 |
| Architecture | Vega | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 GTX 560M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 560M's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 560M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9+408% | 17.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | GeForce GTX 560M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Vega | GF116 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | May 30 2011 |
| Ranking | #545 | #804 |
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