Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U vs GeForce GTX 480M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

15

1,621

0.0%

Radeon R7 240

Radeon 625

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

GeForce GTX 480M

100

1,653

+2.0%

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 480M

#189

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

394%

#191

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

357%

#192

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

356%

#196

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

324%

#197

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

322%

#199

GeForce GTX 480M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

98%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 480M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 3580U.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	GeForce GTX 480M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
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 480M 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 3580U Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U and GeForce GTX 480M

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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: 1,621 points.

GeForce GTX 480M

The GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,653 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U scores 1,621 and the GeForce GTX 480M reaches 1,653 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 480M uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 480M).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	GeForce GTX 480M
G3D Mark Score	1,621	1,653+2%
Architecture	Vega	Fermi
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+45%	352

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	GeForce GTX 480M
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 3580U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 480M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	GeForce GTX 480M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 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 3580U) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	GeForce GTX 480M
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 3580U) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U	GeForce GTX 480M
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 3580U draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 480M's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.