RADEON 7200 vs Radeon VE

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON 7200 is positioned at rank #750 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 7200

#738

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361900%

#740

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328067%

#741

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327200%

#745

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297533%

#746

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295500%

#748

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#749

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#750

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#751

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#752

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

67%

#753

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

33%

#754

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 7200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon VE.

Insight	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 7200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $49 for the Radeon VE, it costs 8% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 63.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+63.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 7200 Benchmark Check

Radeon VE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 7200 and Radeon VE

RADEON 7200

The RADEON 7200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE 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: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 7200 scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the RADEON 7200 leads by 50%. The RADEON 7200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 7200) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
G3D Mark Score	3+50%	2
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	3840+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+1609%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz	1750 MHz+71%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	240+900%
L1 Cache	96 KB	960 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	4 MB+2977%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (RADEON 7200) vs 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	4 MB+2977%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (RADEON 7200) vs 7_0 (Radeon VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
DirectX	7.0	7_0
Max Displays	1	2+100%

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 7200 draws 50W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 142% difference. The RADEON 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7200) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
TDP	50W-83%	295W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	165mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.0

💰

Value Analysis

The RADEON 7200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon VE launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON 7200 costs 8.2% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7200) vs 0.0 (Radeon VE) — the RADEON 7200 offers 100+% better value.