Radeon 820M vs Radeon RX Vega 11

Radeon 820M

2024Boost: 2900 MHz

Radeon RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 820M

2,143

+2.3%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

Radeon RX Vega 11

2,094

0.0%

About G3D Mark

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 820M is positioned at rank #62 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 820M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

96%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

92%

#52

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

203%

#54

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

184%

#55

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

183%

#59

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

167%

#60

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

165%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 820M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The Radeon 820M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11.

Insight	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Radeon RX Vega 11, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 104.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 820M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 820M and Radeon RX Vega 11

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 820M scores 2,143 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 820M is built on RDNA 3+ while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon 820M) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,143+2%	2,094
Architecture	RDNA 3+	GCN 5.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	128	704+450%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+132%	1251 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The Radeon 820M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	0 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX Vega 11).

Feature	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 820M draws 30W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 15.4% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 820M) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon 820M	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	30W-14%	35W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	75-6%
Perf/Watt	71.4+19%	59.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 820M costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.7 (Radeon 820M) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the Radeon 820M offers 104.5% better value. The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).