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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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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 Quadro 4000 is on rank 339, 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 Quadro 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). 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 Quadro 4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 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 | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 Quadro 4000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Quadro 4000
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.
Quadro 4000
The Quadro 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 142W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 and the Quadro 4000 reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the Quadro 4000 uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 256 (Quadro 4000).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,410 | 1,475+5% |
| Architecture | Vega | Fermi |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 4000 has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000 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 | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the Quadro 4000's 142W — a 161.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 350W (Quadro 4000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-89% | 142W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 94.0+804% | 10.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro 4000 launched at $1199 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 49.2 (Quadro 4000) — the Quadro 4000 offers 4.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Quadro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-92% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.0 | 49.2+5% |
| Codename | Vega | GF100 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | November 2 2010 |
| Ranking | #545 | #770 |
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