AMD Radeon VII
The Radeon VII has 36% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon VII has 34% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
AMD Radeon VII GPU
The Radeon VII is a desktop graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2019 with a suggested retail price of $699. Its Vega 20 chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 5.1 architecture and is fabricated on the 7 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 16 GB of HBM2 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 4,096 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 1.02 Tb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The VII is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 295 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The Radeon VII has the 45th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 37,881 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 54.19. This is the 60th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2019 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
Gaming performance benchmarks based its average frame rate (FPS) in popular games. These provide a strong indicator of a GPU's ability to handle demanding titles and help assess its value for the money.
Crysis Remastered | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 230 FPS | $3.04 CPF |
| Medium - 1080p | 152 FPS | $4.59 CPF |
| High - 1080p | 80 FPS | $8.69 CPF |
| Ultra - 1080p | 64 FPS | $10.96 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | 49 FPS | $14.35 CPF |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 31 FPS | $22.77 CPF |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Compare the average frame rate (FPS) in with similar GPUs. Higher FPS leads to smoother gaming experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 54.4 | +77% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 49.2 | +60% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 44.4 | +45% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 38.9 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 37.6 | +22% |
| Radeon VII | 30.7 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 30.6 | +-0% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 30 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 28.5 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 28.4 | -7% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
Compare the average cost per frame in with similar GPUs. A lower cost per frame translates to more performance for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17.51 | -23% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 19.3 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 19.83 | -13% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 21.32 | -6% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 22.28 | -2% |
| Radeon VII | 22.77 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 22.84 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 24.29 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 24.61 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 24.92 | +9% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon VII has 36% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Radeon VII is ranked 45th with a score of 37,881.
The Radeon VII has 34% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The Radeon VII is ranked 60th with a performance per dollar of 54.19.
Compare Performance
Compare the average benchmark score with similar GPUs. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 41,303 | +9% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 40,963 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 40,278 | +6% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 39,051 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 38,191 | +1% |
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | -1% |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | -2% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 35,822.5 | -5% |
Compare Value For Money
Compare the performance per dollar with similar GPUs. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2070 | 62.65 | +16% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 61.77 | +14% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +7% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +6% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -10% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -13% |
Benchmark Scores
Performance metrics across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 8,779.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 8,985 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 146,094 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,448.5 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 101,955 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 26,565 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 16,688 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 790 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Vega 20 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Size | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 13,230 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 295 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1.02 Tb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 4,096 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 3,840 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 60 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 240 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,400 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,750 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 112 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 420 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 13.44 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 3.36 TFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.