Radeon Vega 8 vs Radeon HD 4890

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8

#353

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1038%

#355

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

941%

#356

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

938%

#360

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

853%

#361

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

848%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

95%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

91%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

91%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2009). 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 Radeon HD 4890 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4890 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8	Radeon HD 4890
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
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

The Radeon HD 4890 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 8, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 57.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8	Radeon HD 4890
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+57.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 4890 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 and Radeon HD 4890

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 HD 4890

The Radeon HD 4890 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 8 scores 1,569 and the Radeon HD 4890 reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon HD 4890 uses TeraScale, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4890). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4890).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	Radeon HD 4890
G3D Mark Score	1,569+1%	1,546
Architecture	GCN 5.1	TeraScale
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	448	800+79%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+25%	1.36 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	Radeon HD 4890
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4890 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4890 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	Radeon HD 4890
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 4890's 190W — a 123.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4890). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8	Radeon HD 4890
TDP	45W-76%	190W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	34.9+331%	8.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4890 launched at $249 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4890 costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 61.8 (Radeon HD 4890) — the Radeon HD 4890 offers 57.7% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2009).