Radeon Vega 3
VS
Radeon R7 G

Radeon Vega 3 vs Radeon R7 G

AMD

Radeon Vega 3

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 G

2015Boost: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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 R7 G

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
575%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
553%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
546%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
545%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
544%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
541%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
534%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
532%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
527%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
526%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
520%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
518%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
509%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
509%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
98%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
97%
#89
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
634%
#104
Radeon R7 G
MSRP: $69|Avg: $51
100%
#107
Radeon R7 250
MSRP: $89|Avg: $25
94%
#108
GeForce GT 640
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
94%
#109
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
94%
#111
Radeon HD 8550D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
90%
#112
Radeon 520
MSRP: $78|Avg: $78
89%
#113
Radeon HD 4810
MSRP: $70|Avg: $15
88%
#115
GeForce 605
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
87%
#116
Radeon HD 8410G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
86%
#117
RADEON HD6530D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
84%
#118
Moore Threads MTT S30
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
84%
#119
Radeon 535
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The Radeon Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Vega 3Radeon R7 G
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 3 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 3 and Radeon R7 G

AMD

Radeon Vega 3

The Radeon Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.

AMD

Radeon R7 G

The Radeon R7 G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 870 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 3 scores 892 and the Radeon R7 G reaches 870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 3 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Radeon R7 G uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 3) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 G). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 G). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 975 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3Radeon R7 G
G3D Mark Score
892+3%
870
Architecture
GCN 5.1
GCN 1.0
Process Node
7 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
448
1024+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.702 TFLOPS
1.997 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock
1900 MHz+95%
975 MHz
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
28
64+129%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 3Radeon R7 G
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 Vega 3 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 G has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3Radeon R7 G
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 3 draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 G's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 3) vs 350W (Radeon R7 G). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

FeatureRadeon Vega 3Radeon R7 G
TDP
45W-55%
100W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
None
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
19.8+128%
8.7
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 3 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R7 G launched at $69 and now averages $51. The Radeon Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 3) vs 17.1 (Radeon R7 G) — the Radeon Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon Vega 3Radeon R7 G
MSRP
$0-100%
$69
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$51
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
17.1
Codename
Cezanne
Trinidad
Release
April 13 2021
June 18 2015
Ranking
#601
#467