Radeon Vega 8 vs Radeon 630
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Vega 8 is positioned at rank 363 and the Radeon 630 is on rank 292, so the Radeon 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Radeon 630, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+24.5%) | ❌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 Radeon 630
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.
Radeon 630
The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 scores 1,569 and the Radeon 630 reaches 1,575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon 630 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 512 (Radeon 630). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,569 | 1,575 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 512+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.702 TFLOPS+36% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+56% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 28 | 32+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 630 has 512 MB. The Radeon 630 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the Radeon 630's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 350W (Radeon 630). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-10% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 34.9+11% | 31.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 630 launched at $100 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 31.5 (Radeon 630) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 24.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.2+24% | 31.5 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Polaris 23 |
| Release | April 13 2021 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #601 | #757 |
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