Radeon 540 vs Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000

When comparing Radeon 540 and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon 540 and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon 540

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Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 here:

Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 Laptops

Main Specs

	Radeon 540	Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon 540 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 - in Laptops.
Radeon 540 is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 - with Vega.
Radeon 540 and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	6−7	8−9
ultra / 1080p	3−4	5−6
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	14−16	20−22
medium / 1080p	7−8	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	9−10	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	30−35
medium / 1080p	10−12	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Radeon 540 and Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	120−130	150−160
medium / 768p	100−110	130−140
ultra / 1080p	50−55	65−70
QHD / 1440p	27−30	35−40
4K / 2160p	−	27−30
high / 768p	75−80	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 27% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	75−80	85−90
medium / 768p	55−60	65−70
ultra / 1080p	30−35	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Dota 2 is 18% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	7−8	10−11
ultra / 1080p	7−8	9−10
4K / 2160p	3−4	4−5
low / 720p	16−18	24−27
medium / 1080p	8−9	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	12−14
low / 720p	55−60	70−75
medium / 1080p	20−22	30−33
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Fortnite is 26% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	24−27	30−35
medium / 1080p	12−14	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 26% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	50−55	60−65
medium / 768p	40−45	50−55
high / 1080p	10−12	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 25% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	4−5	6−7
ultra / 1080p	3−4	4−5
4K / 2160p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	10−12	16−18
medium / 1080p	6−7	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	90−95	95−100
high / 1080p	85−90	95−100
ultra / 1080p	75−80	85−90
medium / 1080p	90−95	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Minecraft is 9% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	16−18	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	30−33	35−40
medium / 1080p	16−18	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than Radeon 540.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	10−12	16−18
medium / 1080p	10−11	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 33% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	21−24	30−35
medium / 768p	14−16	21−24
high / 1080p	8−9	10−12
ultra / 1080p	6−7	7−8
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 38% more, than Radeon 540.
low / 768p	85−90	90−95
medium / 768p	40−45	50−55
ultra / 1080p	18−20	24−27
high / 768p	35−40	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 in World of Tanks is 15% more, than Radeon 540.

Full Specs

	Radeon 540	Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Vega
Code name	Lexa	Vega Raven Ridge
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	26 March 2019	26 October 2017
Pipelines	512	512
Core clock speed	1100 MHz
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1200 MHz
Transistor count	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	35.97
Length	145 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	56 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (12_0)	DirectX 12_1
Shader Model	6.4
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	2.0
Vulkan	1.2.131
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Radeon 540 vs Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000

Radeon RX Vega 8 Ryzen 2000 3000 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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