Radeon Vega 8 vs Iris Pro Graphics P6300
Radeon Vega 8
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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. The Radeon Vega 8 is positioned at rank #363 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The Radeon Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Iris Pro Graphics P6300, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 and Iris Pro Graphics P6300
Radeon Vega 8
The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.
Iris Pro Graphics P6300
The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 scores 1,569 and the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 uses Generation 8.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,569 | 1,582 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+17% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.702 TFLOPS+177% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+138% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 8+33% | 6 |
| TMUs | 28 | 48+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P6300's 15W — a 100% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 15W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 34.9 | 105.5+202% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150 and now averages $50. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 31.6 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 24.1% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.2+24% | 31.6 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Broadwell GT3e |
| Release | April 13 2021 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #601 | #755 |
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