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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). 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 460M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 3500U.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U and GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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.
GeForce GTX 460M SLI
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,359 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI reaches 1,393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,359 | 1,393+3% |
| Architecture | Vega | Fermi |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 460M SLI's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.6+387% | 18.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | Vega | N11E-GS |
| Release | January 7 2020 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #545 | #696 |
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