Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

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 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 43W, a 28W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 8.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌186.7% higher power demand at 43W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 43W, a 28W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 8.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌186.7% higher power demand at 43W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U better than Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 2,602 vs 2,553 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is a 2025 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 Ryzen 7 4700G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 7nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G make more sense than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	105 FPS	115 FPS
medium	91 FPS	92 FPS
high	74 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	57 FPS
medium	28 FPS	46 FPS
high	19 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	117 FPS	115 FPS
medium	85 FPS	92 FPS
high	58 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	80 FPS	86 FPS
medium	48 FPS	69 FPS
high	36 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	38 FPS	57 FPS
medium	25 FPS	46 FPS
high	20 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	29 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	117 FPS	115 FPS
medium	94 FPS	92 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	57 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	39 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low	117 FPS	115 FPS
medium	94 FPS	92 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	57 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	39 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U and Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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: 2,602 points.

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U scores 2,602 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G reaches 2,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is built on Vega while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2300 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
G3D Mark Score	2,602+2%	2,553
Architecture	Vega	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	512	1792+250%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz	2300 MHz+10%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling + RSR

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G has 2 GB. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U draws 15W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 96.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
TDP	15W-65%	43W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	300W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Perf/Watt	173.5+192%	59.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 8.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).