Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U vs Radeon RX 550

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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 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 Ryzen 7 3700U.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon RX 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Vega (2017−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 550 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U and Radeon RX 550

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U scores 2,602 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is built on Vega while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	2,602	2,674+3%
Architecture	Vega	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+78%	1183 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	112 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U	Radeon RX 550
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	300W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Length	—	155mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	173.5+224%	53.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).