AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) vs AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
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The AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 is an integrated GPU for notebooks. It is used for the Ryzen 7 APUs of the Renoir generation (Ryzen 4000 Mobile) and Cezanne (Ryzen 5000 Mobile). The GPU is based on the Vega architecture (5th generation GCN) and has 8 CUs (= 512 of the 704 shaders) clocked at up to 1,750 MHz (Ryzen 7 4800U) or 2,100 MHz (Ryzen 9 5980HX). The performance depends on the configured TDP (12-25 W at launch), the clocks, the cooling, and the memory configuration). The GPU should benefit from fast dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM (contrary to DDR4-2133 single-channel, which is also possible). Compared to the similar Radeon RX Vega 8 in the Raven Ridge generation (Ryzen 2000 Mobile), the GPU is clocked significantly higher (1.750 versus 1.100 MHz Boost, +59%).
The Vega architecture offers some improvements over the Polaris generation and now supports DirectX 12 Feature Level 12_1. More information is available in our dedicated article about the Raven Ridge architecture.
The performance is clearly faster than the old RX Vega 8 thanks to the higher clock speed and faster main memory (if used). Still it is positioned in the entry level (compared to dedicated graphics cards) and only suited for low demanding games.
Thanks to the modern 7nm process and clever power-saving features, the power consumption is comparatively low (according to AMD), so the graphics card can also be used for slim and light notebooks.
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)
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The AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 is an integrated GPU for notebooks. It is used for the Ryzen 5 APUs, which were launched in the end of 2017. The GPU is based on the Vega architecture (5th generation GCN) and has 8 CUs (= 512 of the 704 shaders) clocked at up to 1100 MHz (Ryzen 5 2500U). The performance depends on the configured TDP (12-25 W at launch), the clocks, the cooling, and the memory configuration). The GPU should benefit from fast dual-channel DDR4-2400 RAM (contrary to DDR4-2133 single-channel, which is also possible).
The Vega architecture offers some improvements over the Polaris generation and now supports DirectX 12 Feature Level 12_1. More information is available in our dedicated article about the Raven Ridge architecture.
AMD's reference design GPU is sitting between the GeForce 940MX / Radeon Pro 450 and GeForce MX150 / Radeon Pro 555. It can handle smooth gameplay in simple titles like League of Legends (med), Dota 2 (low), Overwatch (low), CS:GO (med), and Quake Champions (high) in 720p up to 1080p according to AMD.
Thanks to the 14nm process and clever power-saving features, the power consumption is comparatively low (according to AMD), so the graphics card can also be used for slim and light notebooks.
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Codename | Vega | Vega Raven Ridge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Architecture | Vega | Vega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pipelines | 512 - unified | 512 - unified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Speed | 2100 (Boost) MHz | 1200 (Boost) MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared Memory | no | no | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
API | DirectX 12_1 | DirectX 12_1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Consumption | 15 Watt | 15 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
technology | 7 nm | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features | Tiled Rasterization, Shared Memory (up to Dual-Channel DDR4-2400) | Tiled Rasterization, Shared Memory (up to Dual-Channel DDR4-2400) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of Announcement | 07.01.2020 | 26.10.2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transistors | 4.5 Billion |
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Benchmarks
3DM Vant. Perf. total + AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
specvp12 sw-03 + AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000)
Average Benchmarks AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) → 100% n=30
Average Benchmarks AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) → 59% n=30

* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
Game Benchmarks
The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

EA Sports WRC
2023
Lords of the Fallen
2023
Total War Pharaoh
2023
EA Sports FC 24
2023
Counter-Strike 2
2023
Baldur's Gate 3
2023
Lies of P
2023
The Crew Motorfest
2023
Armored Core 6
2023
Immortals of Aveum
2023
Atlas Fallen
2023
F1 23
2023
Diablo 4
2023
Dead Island 2
2023
The Last of Us
2023
Company of Heroes 3
2023
Sons of the Forest
2023
Atomic Heart
2023
Hogwarts Legacy
2023
Dead Space Remake
2023
The Witcher 3 v4.00
2023
High On Life
2023
The Quarry
2022
F1 22
2022
Vampire Bloodhunt
2022
Ghostwire Tokyo
2022
Cyberpunk 2077 1.6
2022
Elex 2
2022
GRID Legends
2022
Elden Ring
2022
Dying Light 2
2022
God of War
2022
Halo Infinite
2021
Farming Simulator 22
2021
Battlefield 2042
2021
Forza Horizon 5
2021
Riders Republic
2021
Back 4 Blood
2021
Far Cry 6
2021
Alan Wake Remastered
2021
FIFA 22
2021
New World
2021
Deathloop
2021
F1 2021
2021
Days Gone
2021
Outriders
2021
Hitman 3
2021
Cyberpunk 2077 1.0
2020
Yakuza Like a Dragon
2020
Dirt 5
2020
Watch Dogs Legion
2020
FIFA 21
2020
Star Wars Squadrons
2020
Serious Sam 4
2020
Crysis Remastered
2020
Horizon Zero Dawn
2020
Death Stranding
2020
F1 2020
2020
Gears Tactics
2020
Doom Eternal
2020
Hunt Showdown
2020
Escape from Tarkov
2020
Need for Speed Heat
2019
GRID 2019
2019
FIFA 20
2019
Borderlands 3
2019
Control
2019
F1 2019
2019
League of Legends
2019
Rage 2
2019
Anno 1800
2019
The Division 2
2019
Dirt Rally 2.0
2019
Anthem
2019
Far Cry New Dawn
2019
Metro Exodus
2019
Apex Legends
2019
Just Cause 4
2018
Darksiders III
2018
Battlefield V
2018
Farming Simulator 19
2018
Fallout 76
2018
Hitman 2
2018
Forza Horizon 4
2018
FIFA 19
2018
F1 2018
2018
Monster Hunter World
2018
The Crew 2
2018
Far Cry 5
2018
X-Plane 11.11
2018
Fortnite
2018
Call of Duty WWII
2017
Destiny 2
2017
ELEX
2017
The Evil Within 2
2017
FIFA 18
2017
Ark Survival Evolved
2017
F1 2017
2017
Team Fortress 2
2017
Dirt 4
2017
Rocket League
2017
Prey
2017
For Honor
2017
Resident Evil 7
2017
Watch Dogs 2
2016
Dishonored 2
2016
Titanfall 2
2016
Farming Simulator 17
2016
Battlefield 1
2016
Civilization VI
2016
Overwatch
2016
Hitman 2016
2016
The Division
2016
Far Cry Primal
2016
XCOM 2
2016
Rainbow Six Siege
2015
Anno 2205
2015
World of Warships
2015
Metal Gear Solid V
2015
Mad Max
2015
Dota 2 Reborn
2015
The Witcher 3
2015
Dirt Rally
2015
GTA V
2015
Battlefield Hardline
2015
Alien: Isolation
2014
Sims 4
2014
Risen 3: Titan Lords
2014
X-Plane 10.25
2013
Metro: Last Light
2013
BioShock Infinite
2013
Tomb Raider
2013
Guild Wars 2
2012
Counter-Strike: GO
2012
Diablo III
2012
Anno 2070
2011
StarCraft 2
2010Average Gaming AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) → 100%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%
Average Gaming AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) → 60%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 65%
For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List