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 RX 5700M vs Radeon Vega Frontier Edition FPS Benchmarks

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

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Radeon RX 5700M vs Radeon Vega Frontier Edition: 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 RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅7.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 300W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 5700M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon Vega Frontier Edition instead at 12,753 vs 12,669, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

Radeon RX 5700M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, native frame generation with FSR Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon Vega Frontier Edition has no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5700M has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon RX 5700M vs Radeon Vega Frontier Edition Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700M scores 12,669 and the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition reaches 12,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition uses GCN 5.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Raw compute: 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
G3D Mark Score	12,669	12,753
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.926 TFLOPS	13.11 TFLOPS+65%
Boost Clock	1720 MHz+8%	1600 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	256+78%
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5700M is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700M has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition carries 0 MB. Radeon RX 5700M gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Radeon RX 5700M and System on the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 4 MB (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700M draws 180W versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 300W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5700M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 268mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
TDP	180W-40%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	268mm
Height	0mm	105mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	70.4+66%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 5700M (2020 vs 2017).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700M	Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP	—	$999
Codename	Navi 10	Vega 10
Release	March 1 2020	June 27 2017
Ranking	#751	#203

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