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AMD Radeon VII

AMD Radeon VII

Graphics Processor

Vega 20

Cores

3840

TMUs

240

ROPs

64

About the AMD Radeon VII

The AMD Radeon VII utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 16 GB of memory size, 3840 cores, 4096 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon VII competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Vega 20 graphics processor, 3840 cores, 240 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon VII is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Vega 20

Cores

3840

TMUs

240

ROPs

64

Memory Size

16 GB

Memory Type

HBM2

Bus Width

4096 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameVega 20
GPU VariantVega 20 XT
ArchitectureGCN 5.1
FoundryTSMC
Process Size7 nm
Transistors13,230 million
Density40.0M / mm²
Die Size331 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1933

Graphics Card

Release DateFeb 7th, 2019
GenerationVega II(Radeon VII)
PredecessorVega
SuccessorNavi
ProductionActive
Launch Price699 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1400 MHz
Boost Clock1750 MHz
Peak Clock1802 MHz
Memory Clock1000 MHz2 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypeHBM2
Memory Bus4096 bit
Bandwidth1.02 TB/s

Render Config

Shading Units3840
TMUs240
ROPs64
Compute Units60
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache4 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate112.0 GPixel/s
Texture Rate420.0 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)26.88 TFLOPS (2:1)
FP32 (float)13.44 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)3.360 TFLOPS (1:4)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length280 mm11 inches
Height125 mm4.9 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP295 W
Suggested PSU600 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors2x 8-pin
Board Number109-D36037-00_04
BIOS Number113-D3600200-105

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090488%
GeForce RTX 4090372%
GeForce RTX 5080321%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER287%
GeForce RTX 4080284%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX284%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti280%
Radeon RX 9070 XT268%
Radeon RX 7900 XT245%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti240%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER240%
Radeon RX 9070240%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti220%
GeForce RTX 5070218%
GeForce RTX 3090214%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti212%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER205%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE202%
Radeon RX 6950 XT198%
GeForce RTX 4070196%
Radeon RX 6900 XT194%
GeForce RTX 3080191%
Radeon RX 7800 XT190%
Radeon RX 6800 XT183%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB170%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB169%
Radeon RX 7700 XT167%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB161%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti161%
Radeon RX 6800156%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB152%
GeForce RTX 3070151%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti150%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB149%
GeForce RTX 5060147%
Radeon RX 6750 XT143%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti132%
Radeon RX 6700 XT130%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER120%
Radeon RX 7600 XT119%
GeForce RTX 4060119%
Arc B580119%
GeForce RTX 5050116%
GeForce RTX 2080115%
Radeon RX 6650 XT112%
Radeon RX 7600112%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER107%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti106%
Arc A770106%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB102%
Radeon RX 6600 XTCurrent GPU100%
Radeon VIICurrent GPU100%
Arc A75098%
Radeon RX 5700 XT96%
GeForce RTX 207094%
Radeon RX 660090%
Arc A58088%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER87%
Radeon RX Vega 6484%
GeForce RTX 206081%
Radeon RX 570081%
GeForce GTX 108079%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti78%
Radeon RX 5600 XT77%
Radeon RX Vega 5673%
GeForce GTX 107070%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER67%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti67%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti63%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB63%
Radeon R9 FURY X62%
GeForce GTX 166061%
Radeon RX 59058%
Radeon R9 FURY56%
GeForce GTX 98056%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER55%
Radeon RX 6500 XT55%
Radeon RX 5500 XT54%
Radeon RX 58054%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB52%
Radeon R9 390X52%
GeForce GTX 69051%
Radeon RX 48050%
Radeon HD 799050%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti49%
GeForce GTX 97048%
Radeon R9 290X48%
Radeon R9 39047%
Radeon RX 57047%
Radeon R9 29044%
Radeon RX 47044%
GeForce GTX 165041%
Radeon RX 640040%
Arc A38040%
GeForce GTX 78040%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition36%
GeForce GTX 59036%
Radeon R9 280X35%
Radeon HD 699034%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti33%
GeForce GTX 68032%
Radeon R9 38032%
Radeon HD 797032%
GeForce GTX 77032%
Radeon R9 28531%
GeForce GTX 96030%
GeForce GTX 67030%
Radeon HD 597027%
GeForce GTX 163027%
Radeon HD 795026%
GeForce GTX 105026%
GeForce GTX 76026%
GeForce GTX 58026%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti26%
Radeon R9 270X26%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition25%
GeForce GTX 95025%
Radeon RX 56023%
GeForce GTX 57023%
GeForce GTX 66023%
Radeon RX 46023%
Radeon R7 37023%
Radeon HD 697022%
GeForce GTX 48021%
Radeon HD 785021%
GeForce GTX 29520%
Radeon HD 695020%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti19%
Radeon HD 4870 X219%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti19%
Radeon HD 587018%
Radeon HD 687017%
GeForce GTX 47017%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti16%
Radeon HD 585016%
GeForce GTX 28515%
Radeon HD 685014%
GeForce GTX 28013%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition13%
GeForce GTX 27513%
GeForce GT 103013%
GeForce GTX 46013%
Radeon HD 489013%
Radeon HD 679012%
Radeon HD 583012%
GeForce GTX 65011%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti11%
Radeon HD 487011%
GeForce GTX 26011%
Radeon HD 577011%
Radeon HD 775010%
Radeon HD 57509%
GeForce GTS 4509%
GeForce GTS 2509%
Radeon HD 48508%
Radeon HD 47708%
Radeon HD 48307%
Radeon HD 66707%
GeForce 9800 GT7%
GeForce GT 6407%
Radeon HD 56706%
GeForce 9600 GT6%
GeForce GT 2405%
GeForce GT 4405%
Radeon HD 46705%
Radeon HD 55704%
GeForce GT 4304%
GeForce GT 2203%
GeForce GT 5203%
Radeon HD 64503%
Radeon HD 54502%
Radeon HD 45502%
GeForce 9400 GT1%
GeForce 2101%
Radeon VIICurrent GPU100%
Radeon VIICurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon VII

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon VII features 16 GB of HBM2 graphics memory. This 16 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon VII is equipped with 3840 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon VII utilizes a 4096 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 4096 bit bus width, combined with HBM2, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon VII is built on AMD's GCN 5.1 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon VII has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 295 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon VII delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 16 GB and 3840, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon VII, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 295 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon VII is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon VII is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 16 GB and 3840, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon VII offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon VII performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is approximately 7% faster, while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is approximately 6% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon VII. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon VII is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon VII graphics card.

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