Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C vs FirePro M40003

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 3500C is positioned at rank 312 and the FirePro M40003 is on rank 151, so the FirePro M40003 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

98%

#302

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

762%

#304

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

691%

#305

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

689%

#309

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

627%

#310

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

623%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

100%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#136

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1625%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M40003 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M40003 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $72 for the FirePro M40003, it costs 58% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 148.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+148.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72)

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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

FirePro M40003 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C and FirePro M40003

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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: 1,410 points.

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 and the FirePro M40003 reaches 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the FirePro M40003 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 512 (FirePro M40003).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
G3D Mark Score	1,410+3%	1,364
Architecture	Vega	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M40003 has 4 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 12 (FirePro M40003). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the FirePro M40003's 33W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 350W (FirePro M40003). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	FirePro M40003
TDP	15W-55%	33W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	82mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	94.0+128%	41.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M40003 launched at $150 and now averages $72. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 58.3% less ($42 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 18.9 (FirePro M40003) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 148.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).