Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C vs Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. 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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U 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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C and Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,420 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 and the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U reaches 1,420 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U uses Vega, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
G3D Mark Score	1,410	1,420
Architecture	Vega	Vega
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+40%	1500 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 12 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 7.0.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	94.0	94.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3350U offers Infinity% better value.