The Mapping node transforms the input vector by applying translation, rotation, and scaling. The Vector Math node performs the selected math operation on the input vectors. Use this tag for questions about the Mapping or Vector Math nodes; or other forms of vector mapping.
The Blender manual says that the Mapping Node
transforms the input vector by applying translation, rotation, and scaling.
in addition to the vector mapping node, Blender has a Vector Math Node that
performs the selected math operation on the input vectors.
Use this tag for questions about the Mapping or Vector Math nodes; or other forms of vector mapping.