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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
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Radeon HD 4870 X2
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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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 is on rank 302, so the Radeon HD 4870 X2 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2
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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| 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 | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $550 for the Radeon HD 4870 X2, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1269.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1269.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U and Radeon HD 4870 X2
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.
Radeon HD 4870 X2
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 286W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points. Launch price was $550.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the Radeon HD 4870 X2 reaches 1,309 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870 X2).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,304 | 1,309 |
| Architecture | Vega | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800 ×2+56% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 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 | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2's 286W — a 180.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 650W (Radeon HD 4870 X2). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-95% | 286W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9+1789% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4870 X2 launched at $550 and now averages $550. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U costs 92.7% less ($510 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.6 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 2.4 (Radeon HD 4870 X2) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U offers 1258.3% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | Radeon HD 4870 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-73% | $550 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-93% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.6+1258% | 2.4 |
| Codename | Vega | R700 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | August 12 2008 |
| Ranking | #545 | #796 |
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