Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U vs Radeon HD 5770

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 Radeon HD 5770

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

855%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

822%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

812%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

811%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

809%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

805%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

794%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

792%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

784%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

782%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

773%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

771%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

757%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

757%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

96%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

92%

#133

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

943%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

100%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

98%

#150

Radeon HD 8510G

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#151

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#152

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#156

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

95%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

94%

#158

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#159

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

90%

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 Radeon HD 5770 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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5770 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon HD 5770
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U and Radeon HD 5770

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.

Radeon HD 5770

The Radeon HD 5770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,359 and the Radeon HD 5770 reaches 1,348 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the Radeon HD 5770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 800 (Radeon HD 5770).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon HD 5770
G3D Mark Score	1,359	1,348
Architecture	Vega	TeraScale 2
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon HD 5770
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)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5770 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5770 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	Radeon HD 5770
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 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 Radeon HD 5770's 108W — a 151.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5770). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon HD 5770
TDP	15W-86%	108W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	—	208mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	90.6+625%	12.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 5770 launched at $159 and now averages $159. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 8.5 (Radeon HD 5770) — 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).