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  • Avg. price: ~£60
  • VRAM: ?
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 65 W

AMD Radeon Vega 8 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

2.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.9

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Very poor
2.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.4

Performance

24.0%

1.0

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

6.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.0

Design

4.0%

4.9

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    ?

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £60

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon Vega 8 is an integrated graphics unit based on the 5th generation Graphics Core Next (GCN 5.0) architecture, featuring 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 8 render output units. Operating with a base clock of 300 MHz and boost speeds typically ranging from 1,100 MHz to 2,100 MHz depending on the specific Ryzen processor, it draws a maximum of 15–25 watts. Its primary strengths include exceptional energy efficiency for slim laptops, support for modern APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan, and the inclusion of AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) to enhance frame rates. However, it lacks dedicated VRAM, relying instead on shared system memory which can bottleneck performance, and it lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing, making it unsuitable for demanding AAA titles or professional 3D rendering.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon Vega 8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

2.9
AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a technical score of 2.91 points, which is lower than that of 98% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

2.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.0
AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5 points, which is lower than 96.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

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Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

DDR4
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD Radeon Vega 8 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

N/A
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12.1
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

4096x2160
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

65 W
AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a TDP of 65 W, which is lower than that of 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

25 W
AMD Radeon Vega 8 draws 25 W under peak load, which is lower than 99.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

25 W
AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a board power limit of 25 W, which is lower than that of 99.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Radeon Vega 8 vs the average graphics card

  • 69.8% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.65 W vs 215 W
  • 88.6% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.25 W vs 220 W
  • 8.83x cheaper
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£60 vs £530).
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£60 vs £530).£60 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 88.6% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.25 W vs 220 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 69.8% lower TDP
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 88.6% lower board power limit
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 88.6% lower peak power draw
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (25 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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Performance
Power & Cooling
  • 56% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 32 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 84.4% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (300 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 90.7% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (35.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 94.7% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (8.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • No CUDA support
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 56 fewer ROPs
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 95.1% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 92.4% lower FP16 performance
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (2.3 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 84.9% lower FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,840 fewer FP32 units
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (512 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No AI upscalers
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older DirectX version
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 77.4% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4,940 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Lower display resolution
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 56% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,100 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1100 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 32 fewer compute units
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 84.4% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (300 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (300 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.300 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 2.8x larger process node
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.14 nm vs 5 nm
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
  • 90.7% lower texture rate
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (35.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (35.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.35.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 94.7% lower pixel rate
    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (8.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon Vega 8 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (8.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.8.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Radeon Vega 8?

  • Excellent value for money as an integrated solution
  • Capable of running popular eSports titles (e.g., CS:GO, League of Legends, Fortnite) at playable frame rates
  • Highly power efficient, leading to better battery life in laptops
  • Significant performance leap compared to older integrated graphics like Intel UHD 620
  • Compact and ideal for thin-and-light notebooks without needing a bulky cooling system
  • Supports modern features like DirectX 12 and upscaling technologies like AMD FSR

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon Vega 8?

  • Not suitable for modern AAA games at high settings or 1080p resolution
  • Highly dependent on system RAM speed and dual-channel configurations for optimal performance
  • Lacks dedicated VRAM, consuming a portion of the system's available memory
  • Performance varies significantly depending on the laptop's thermal and power (TDP) limits
  • Missing advanced features found in newer dedicated cards, such as ray tracing
  • Struggles with demanding open-world games or heavy video editing/rendering tasks

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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620

The AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 offers roughly double the graphical performance of the Intel UHD Graphics 620, serving as a superior option for entry-level gaming and 3D rendering. While the Vega 8 provides vastly better processing power, its main drawback is the lack of dedicated VRAM, requiring it to share system memory. Conversely, the Intel UHD Graphics 620 lacks in raw 3D performance,...Read more

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thefpsreview.com
15/01/2020
AMD Ryzen 5 Mobile 3500U Vega 8 iGPU Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 Mobile 3500U Vega 8 iGPU Review evaluates the graphics and compute capabilities of AMD's Zen+ mobile APU, emphasizing its positioning for budget-friendly thin-and-light laptops. A major pro of the Vega 8 architecture is its excellent media engine, which features the updated VCN 1.0 engine to support full hardware decoding and encoding for modern video formats. It...Read more

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pcmag.com
19/10/2018
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Review

The PCMag review highlights the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G as an exceptional, budget-friendly Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) that merges a quad-core Zen CPU with capable Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, offering tough-to-beat value. Key advantages include its strong gaming potential for eSports at 720p/900p, which outperforms Intel integrated graphics, alongside easy compatibility with...Read more

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tomshardware.com
16/02/2018
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Review: Vega Barrels Into Budget Gaming

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is a budget-friendly processor priced under $100 that combines four physical Zen execution cores with eight Radeon Vega Compute Units (512 Stream processors) into a single die. It delivers solid entry-level 720p and 900p gaming performance, making it highly attractive for esports enthusiasts and budget builders who cannot afford a discrete graphics card. The...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
08/02/2019
Test Lenovo Yoga 530, un bon ultraportable équipé d'un processeur AMD Ryzen 5

The Lenovo Yoga 530 (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U version) is a 14-inch convertible ultraportable that offers a highly competitive price-to-performance ratio and excellent build quality, featuring a sturdy chassis and a 360-degree hinge system. The laptop operates quietly, handles heat efficiently under load, and includes a precise touchpad alongside a convenient fingerprint scanner for secure...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
13/03/2019
Test HP Envy x360-13 – Un ultrabook tactile design convertible en tablette

Here is a summary of the HP Envy x360 13 (13-ag0999nf) review: Review Summary The HP Envy x360 13 is a convertible 2-in-1 laptop featuring an elegant brown aluminium chassis with excellent build quality and a comfortable, quiet backlit keyboard. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, it performs on par with a low-power Intel Core i5 and handles...Read more

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cowcotland.com
02/06/2020
Test ordinateur portable Honor MagicBook 14 : magique pour le prix

The Honor MagicBook 14, as reviewed by Cowcotland, offers a premium, high-quality aluminum chassis and solid performance via an AMD Ryzen processor, providing exceptional value for its price. Key strengths include a stylish, thin-bezel display and a comfortable, quiet keyboard. However, the laptop lacks an SD card reader and includes an outdated USB 2.0 port, limiting connectivity...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
24/07/2019
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620 - la Vega 8 est presque deux fois plus rapide

The LaptopMedia review highlights a significant performance advantage for the AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 over the Intel UHD Graphics 620, with the Vega 8 delivering nearly double the frame rates in gaming tests despite both operating on a 15W TDP. Key pros for the Vega 8 include its 512 shader cores and superior gaming performance, though it lacks dedicated VRAM, while the Intel UHD 620,...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
03/08/2021
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, un processeur à utiliser sans GPU dédié

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G processor review highlights the impressive gaming and processing capabilities of its integrated Radeon Vega 8 iGPU, which positions it as a viable choice for systems without a dedicated graphics card. In synthetic benchmarks like Fire Strike and Time Spy, the 5700G easily outperformed the entry-level GeForce GT 1030 and crushed Intel's flagship i9-11900K UHD...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
29/05/2020
3 lecteurs testent l'ultraportable Honor MagicBook 14

The Les Numériques review rates the Honor MagicBook 14 (AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Radeon Vega 8, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) with 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting its excellent value at a €599.9 launch price. This compact 1.4 kg aluminum ultraportable features a 14-inch Full HD matte IPS display, a 180-degree hinge, and a practical port selection including USB-C (for charging), two USB-A, and HDMI....Read more

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geeknetic.es
14/09/2020
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 con AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Review

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 features a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 4800U low-consumption processor with 8 cores and 16 threads configured at 25W, which yields incredible multicore performance that matches or beats desktop and high-end laptop processors. Built into a compact and premium metal chassis with a thickness of just 1.49 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg, it provides excellent portability. Key...Read more

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tech.everyeye.it
09/08/2019
Everyeye Recensione AMD Ryzen 5 3400G

The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G review highlights it as an incremental, budget-friendly Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) designed for compact desktop setups or home-theatre PCs. Built on a 12-nanometer Zen+ architecture rather than the newer Zen 2 design, its performance improvements rely strictly on higher clock speeds over its predecessor, the 2400G. It features 4 cores, 8 threads, and...Read more

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itdaily.be
22/03/2019
HP Elitebook 755 G5 review: racen met Ryzen

The HP Elitebook 755 G5 is a 15.6-inch business laptop specifically tailored for professionals who require a larger screen and a dedicated numeric keypad. Driven by an AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 2500U processor with Radeon Vega 8 graphics, it breaks away from standard Intel builds to offer exceptional value for money and reliable everyday multitasking performance. The laptop excels in physical...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/09/2020
Processors tot 200 euro Round-up - Betaalbare, courante CPU's vergeleken

This 2020 hardware review evaluates fourteen budget-oriented desktop processors priced under €200 from AMD and Intel, offering a timely snapshot of the market just before the launch of AMD’s Zen 3 architecture. In the ultra-budget category under €50, the AMD Athlon 3000G stands out over the Intel Celeron G5900 due to its significantly more powerful Vega 3 integrated graphics and...Read more

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