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.

RADEON 7200 vs Radeon VE FPS Benchmarks

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

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RADEON 7200 vs Radeon VE: 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 7200

2019

Why buy it

✅+50% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 295W, a 245W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Radeon VE

2019

Why buy it

✅RADEON 7200 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so Radeon VE is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2 vs 3).
❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌490% higher power demand at 295W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON 7200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 50% in PassMark G3D (3 vs 2), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

Radeon VE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON 7200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, RADEON 7200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon VE has the stronger long-term case.

RADEON 7200 vs Radeon VE Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
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)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the RADEON 7200 and 64-bit on the Radeon VE. 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%

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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%

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the RADEON 7200 came in at $99, while the Radeon VE launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon VE was 100+% cheaper ($99 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (RADEON 7200) vs Infinity (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE offers 100+% better value.

Feature	RADEON 7200	Radeon VE
MSRP	$99	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	Infinity
Codename	Polaris 24	Vega 20
Release	May 13 2019	February 7 2019
Ranking	#898	#125

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