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Radeon Vega 8
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Radeon R9 M275X / M375
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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 R9 M275X / M375 is on rank 469, so the Radeon Vega 8 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 R9 M275X / M375
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 Radeon R9 M275X / M375 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M275X / M375, it costs 87% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 647.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+647.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 M275X / M375
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 R9 M275X / M375
The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 scores 1,569 and the Radeon R9 M275X / M375 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 R9 M275X / M375 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,569 | 1,575 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 640+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.702 TFLOPS+44% | 1.184 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+105% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 28 | 40+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M275X / M375 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 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 R9 M275X / M375's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M275X / M375). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-40% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 34.9+66% | 21.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M275X / M375 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 5.3 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 639.6% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon R9 M275X / M375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-87% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.2+640% | 5.3 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Venus |
| Release | April 13 2021 | January 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #601 | #746 |
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