Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C vs Radeon R7 M370

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 Radeon R7 M370 is on rank 354, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Radeon R7 M370

#344

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

995%

#346

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

902%

#347

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

900%

#351

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

818%

#352

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

813%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

100%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

98%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon R7 M370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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	Radeon R7 M370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon R7 M370, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 32.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon R7 M370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.6%)	❌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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 M370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C and Radeon R7 M370

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.

Radeon R7 M370

The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 and the Radeon R7 M370 reaches 1,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the Radeon R7 M370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M370). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 960 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon R7 M370
G3D Mark Score	1,410	1,418
Architecture	Vega	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+119%	960 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon R7 M370
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M370 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M370 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	Radeon R7 M370
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 M370's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M370). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon R7 M370
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	94.0+397%	18.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130 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 35.5 (Radeon R7 M370) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 32.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).