Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U vs FirePro M40003
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M40003 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M40003 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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 3500U.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M40003 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U and FirePro M40003
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U 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: 1,359 points.
FirePro M40003
The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,359 and the FirePro M40003 reaches 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the FirePro M40003 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 512 (FirePro M40003).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,359 | 1,364 |
| Architecture | Vega | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M40003 has 4 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U draws 15W versus the FirePro M40003's 33W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 350W (FirePro M40003). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-55% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.6+119% | 41.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro M40003 launched at $150 and now averages $72. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($72 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 18.9 (FirePro M40003) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | FirePro M40003 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $72 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 18.9 |
| Codename | Vega | Chelsea |
| Release | January 7 2020 | June 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #545 | #752 |
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