Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
VS
GeForce GTX 275

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U vs GeForce GTX 275

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 275

2009Core: 633 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 275

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1338%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1286%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1271%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1269%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1266%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1259%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1243%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1238%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1227%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1224%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1209%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1206%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1185%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1184%
#97
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
94%
#98
Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
91%
#202
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1476%
#217
GeForce GTX 275
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
100%
#219
Radeon HD 7400G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#220
Radeon HD 7480D
MSRP: $53|Avg: $30
98%
#221
Radeon HD 7520G
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
97%
#222
Radeon HD 8350G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#223
Radeon HD 6480G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#224
GeForce GT 415
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
94%
#225
Radeon HD 5550
MSRP: $75|Avg: $75
94%
#227
Radeon HD 6370D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
94%
#228
Radeon HD 7450
MSRP: $45|Avg: $12
92%
#229
Radeon HD 8470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#230
Radeon HD 7540D
MSRP: $67|Avg: $5
91%
#232
Radeon HD 8240
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2009). 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 GeForce GTX 275 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 275 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UGeForce GTX 275
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U 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 GeForce GTX 275

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,359 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UGeForce GTX 275
G3D Mark Score
1,359
1,349
Architecture
Vega
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
512+113%
240

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UGeForce GTX 275
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 has 896 MB. The GeForce GTX 275 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UGeForce GTX 275
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.875 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 3500U draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 174.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UGeForce GTX 275
TDP
15W-93%
219W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
550W
Power Connector
Integrated
2x 6-pin
Length
267mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
90.6+1361%
6.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 275 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 5.4 (GeForce GTX 275) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2009).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500UGeForce GTX 275
MSRP
$0-100%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$249
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
5.4
Codename
Vega
GT200B
Release
January 7 2020
January 15 2009
Ranking
#545
#789