Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VS
Quadro P400

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U vs Quadro P400

AMD

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P400

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1252 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Quadro P400

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
92%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
88%
#128
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1504%
#143
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
100%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
98%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
97%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
96%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
94%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
93%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
93%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
92%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
92%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
90%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses modern memory architecture. 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 Quadro P400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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.

InsightRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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 Quadro P400 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 3580U and Quadro P400

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U scores 1,621 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is built on Vega while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1252 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
G3D Mark Score
1,621
1,659+2%
Architecture
Vega
Pascal
Process Node
7 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
512+100%
256
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+68%
1252 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
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
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P400 has 2 GB. The Quadro P400 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 12_1 (Quadro P400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
DirectX
12 (FL 12_1)
12_1
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
Encoder
VCN 1.0
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
VCN 1.0
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U draws 15W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
TDP
15W-50%
30W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Perf/Watt
108.1+95%
55.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169 and now averages $60. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) vs 27.6 (Quadro P400) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580UQuadro P400
MSRP
$0-100%
$169
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$60
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
27.6
Codename
Vega
GP107
Release
January 7 2020
February 7 2017
Ranking
#545
#741