Radeon VII
AMD
G3D Mark
16,308
MSRP
$699
AVG Price
$300
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon VII
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon VII across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Deadlock
Fortnite
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Roblox
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon VII specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon VII scores 16,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) architecture (codename: Vega 20), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3840 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 13.44 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1750 MHz from a base of 1400 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon VII |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 16,308 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Vega 20 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3840 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1750 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1400 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 13.44 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 420.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 13,230 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #125 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon VII is equipped with 16 GB of HBM2 video memory connected via a 4096-bit memory bus, delivering 1024 GB/s of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon VII |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 16 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | HBM2 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 4096-bit |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 1024 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 960 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon VII supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon VII |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 4-Way Crossfire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1, decoder: UVD 7.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon VII |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 4.1 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 7.2 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VII draws 295 Watt under load (TDP) — a 750W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 280mm long, 125mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 89°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon VII |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 295 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 750W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 2x 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 280mm |
| Card Height | 125mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 89°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $300 (MSRP: $699), the Radeon VII delivers 54 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #125 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon VII |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $300 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #125 |
| Release Date | February 7 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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