Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

15

1,717

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

100

1,771

+3.1%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

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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.

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 580M SLI

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#219

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

490%

#221

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

445%

#222

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

443%

#226

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

403%

#227

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

400%

#229

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

93%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 3550H.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 580M 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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H and GeForce GTX 580M SLI

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H 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: 1,717 points.

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H scores 1,717 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
G3D Mark Score	1,717	1,771+3%
Architecture	Vega	Fermi
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	GeForce GTX 580M 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 580M 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 3550H	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Encoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.