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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| 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 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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.
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U scores 1,304 and the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is built on Vega while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 7 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,304 | 1,300 |
| Architecture | Vega | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+1500% | 32 |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+91% | 1100 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 0% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9 | 86.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | Vega | Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #545 | #820 |
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