Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Radeon 820M

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 820M

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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 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 RX Vega 11	Radeon 820M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 RX Vega 11	Radeon 820M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon 820M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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