Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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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 3500C is positioned at rank #312 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1134% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 3500C.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1134%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1134%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 1134%. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,410 | 17,400+1134% |
| Architecture | Vega | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 4352+750% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz | 2535 MHz+21% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 94.0 | 108.8+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Vega | AD106 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #545 | #59 |
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