RadeonT Vega 8 vs Radeon RX 570X

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 570X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT Vega 8.

Insight	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 570X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

RadeonT Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 570X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT Vega 8 and Radeon RX 570X

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT 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: 1,894 points.

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT Vega 8 scores 1,894 and the Radeon RX 570X reaches 1,923 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon RX 570X uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1244 MHz.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
G3D Mark Score	1,894	1,923+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	448	2048+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS	5.095 TFLOPS+199%
Boost Clock	1900 MHz+53%	1244 MHz
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	28	128+357%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RadeonT Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 5.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	3	5+67%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT Vega 8 draws 45W versus the Radeon RX 570X's 120W — a 90.9% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570X). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	Radeon RX 570X
TDP	45W-63%	120W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	—	241mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	42.1+163%	16.0

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Value Analysis

The RadeonT Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 and now averages $169. The RadeonT Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) — the RadeonT Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The RadeonT Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).