
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U vs HD Graphics P530

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. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is positioned at rank #387 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 5 3450U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U uses modern memory architecture. 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 HD Graphics P530 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics P530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics P530 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 HD Graphics P530

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.

HD Graphics P530
The HD Graphics P530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,310 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the HD Graphics P530 reaches 1,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the HD Graphics P530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 192 (HD Graphics P530). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,304 | 1,310 |
| Architecture | Vega | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+83% | 1150 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U draws 15W versus the HD Graphics P530's 15W — a 0% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 1W (HD Graphics P530). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9 | 87.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The HD Graphics P530 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P530) — the HD Graphics P530 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | Vega | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #545 | #859 |
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