Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
VS
Radeon R7 M370

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U vs Radeon R7 M370

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 M370

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 960 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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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.

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 R7 M370

#344
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
995%
#346
902%
#347
900%
#351
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
818%
#352
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
813%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
100%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
98%
#361
97%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
96%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
96%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U uses modern memory architecture. 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 R7 M370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 M370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% 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.

InsightRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M370
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)
Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 M370 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 Radeon R7 M370

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 M370

The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,359 and the Radeon R7 M370 reaches 1,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the Radeon R7 M370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M370). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 960 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M370
G3D Mark Score
1,359
1,418+4%
Architecture
Vega
GCN 1.0
Process Node
7 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+119%
960 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M370
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 R7 M370 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 M370 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M370
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 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 R7 M370'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 (Radeon R7 M370). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M370
TDP
15W-80%
75W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Perf/Watt
90.6+379%
18.9
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 35.5 (Radeon R7 M370) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500URadeon R7 M370
MSRP
$0-100%
$130
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$40
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
35.5
Codename
Vega
Litho
Release
January 7 2020
May 5 2015
Ranking
#545
#778