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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). 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 760M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 760M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB 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 760M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 760M 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 3550H and GeForce GTX 760M
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 760M
The GeForce GTX 760M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 657 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H scores 1,717 and the GeForce GTX 760M reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 760M uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 760M). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 657 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,717 | 1,726 |
| Architecture | Vega | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+220% | 657 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3550H comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760M 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 760M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 760M's 55W — a 114.3% 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 760M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-73% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 114.5+265% | 31.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) vs 43.1 (GeForce GTX 760M) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 43.1 |
| Codename | Vega | GK106 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #545 | #725 |
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