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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 Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, 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 Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). 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 Tesla M2090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M2090 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (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 | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Tesla M2090, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.3%) | ❌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 Tesla M2090
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.
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 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 Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 512 (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,410 | 1,400 |
| Architecture | Vega | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M2090 has 512 MB. The Tesla M2090 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 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 248mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-94% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 248mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 94.0+1579% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 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 35.0 (Tesla M2090) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 34.3% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-96% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.0+34% | 35.0 |
| Codename | Vega | GF110 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #545 | #530 |
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