Radeon RX Vega 9 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX Vega 9

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 9: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 9 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Radeon RX Vega 9

2017

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega 9: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega 9 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U better than Radeon RX Vega 9?

Yes. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U averages 1.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 1,621 vs 1,661 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon RX Vega 9 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017 and a 7nm process instead of 14nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (1,621 vs 1,661). Radeon RX Vega 9 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega 9 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega 9 is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,661 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon RX Vega 9 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	55 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	37 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	27 FPS
medium	23 FPS	25 FPS
high	15 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	55 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	34 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	24 FPS	24 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	55 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	37 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	18 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	55 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	37 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	18 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 9 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Radeon RX Vega 9

The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 9 scores 1,661 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is built on Vega while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	1,661+2%	1,621
Architecture	Vega	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	576+13%	512
Boost Clock	1300 MHz	2100 MHz+62%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 9 draws 15W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 9	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	110.7+2%	108.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 9 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.8 (Radeon RX Vega 9) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).