Radeon 3020e vs Radeon Vega 2

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.

Radeon 3020e vs Radeon Vega 2 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Radeon 3020e vs Radeon Vega 2: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon 3020e

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon Vega 2 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 3020e is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 2

2021

Why buy it

✅6.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Vega 2 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (506 vs 505), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 3020e is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon Vega 2 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Radeon Vega 2 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon 3020e has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon 3020e vs Radeon Vega 2 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score	505	506
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512+14%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1900 MHz+56%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+14%	28
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
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 3020e has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 carries 0 MB. Radeon 3020e gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Radeon 3020e and System on the Radeon Vega 2.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
Encoder	VCN 1.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	VCN 1.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	10.1	33.7+234%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Radeon 3020e came in at $0, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon 3020e) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Vega 2 (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon Vega 2
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	Polaris 23	Cezanne
Release	May 13 2019	April 13 2021
Ranking	#757	#601

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