Radeon Vega 8 vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 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 Ryzen 3 5300U offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 Vega 8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 84% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 534.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+534.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega 8 scores 1,569 and the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,569+1% | 1,546 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1408+214% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.702 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+172% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+16% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 28 | 88+214% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-55% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Perf/Watt | 34.9+125% | 15.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon Vega 8 offers 532.3% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-40% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-84% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.2+532% | 6.2 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 13 2021 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #601 | #336 |
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