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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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GeForce MX110
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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 3500C is positioned at rank 312 and the GeForce MX110 is on rank 315, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 3500C
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX110
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses modern memory architecture. 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 GeForce MX110 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX110 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB 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 3500C.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the GeForce MX110, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 3500C and GeForce MX110
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.
GeForce MX110
The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 and the GeForce MX110 reaches 1,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the GeForce MX110 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 256 (GeForce MX110). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1006 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,410 | 1,415 |
| Architecture | Vega | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+109% | 1006 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX110 has 512 MB. The GeForce MX110 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 | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 40 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the GeForce MX110's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 350W (GeForce MX110). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 94.0+99% | 47.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce MX110 launched at $100 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 35.4 (GeForce MX110) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 32.8% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce MX110 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-1% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.0+33% | 35.4 |
| Codename | Vega | GM108S |
| Release | January 7 2020 | November 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #545 | #781 |
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