Radeon Pro Vega 20
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Radeon Pro Vega 20

AMD

G3D Mark

5,169

00
November 14 2018
100 Watt
GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)

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.

Overview

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 points.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon Pro Vega 20 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low142 FPS
medium106 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra50 FPS
1440p
low98 FPS
medium69 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4k
low49 FPS
medium36 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low218 FPS
medium186 FPS
high146 FPS
ultra116 FPS
1440p
low153 FPS
medium137 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4k
low80 FPS
medium74 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra46 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV

1080p
low132 FPS
medium109 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra67 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS
medium83 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium45 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra30 FPS
Fortnite

Fortnite

1080p
low153 FPS
medium109 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra25 FPS
1440p
low91 FPS
medium60 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra17 FPS
4k
low35 FPS
medium24 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra8 FPS
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

1080p
low60 FPS
medium59 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium56 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4k
low50 FPS
medium40 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra30 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low63 FPS
medium51 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1440p
low46 FPS
medium39 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra30 FPS
4k
low24 FPS
medium21 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

1080p
low58 FPS
medium55 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra49 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium52 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4k
low39 FPS
medium35 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra24 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low233 FPS
medium186 FPS
high155 FPS
ultra116 FPS
1440p
low174 FPS
medium140 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4k
low116 FPS
medium93 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra58 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low79 FPS
medium68 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra36 FPS
1440p
low70 FPS
medium60 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4k
low25 FPS
medium23 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low100 FPS
medium82 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra48 FPS
1440p
low67 FPS
medium56 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4k
low31 FPS
medium26 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon Pro Vega 20 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 5,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) architecture (codename: Vega 12), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.284 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1283 MHz from a base of 815 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon Pro Vega 20
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score5,169
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 5.0 (2017−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameVega 12
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1283 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency815 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance3.284 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second102.6 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#435
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is equipped with Shared System RAM of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon Pro Vega 20
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res texturesShared System RAM
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache1024 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon Pro Vega 20
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (12_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0, decoder: UVD 7.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1.

SpecificationRadeon Pro Vega 20
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsN/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 7.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Integrated. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 80 under load.

SpecificationRadeon Pro Vega 20
TDPPower consumption under load100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage1W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeIntegrated
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Weight0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

19 specs

ROPs32
TMUs80
VramShared System RAM
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache1024 kB
Core Clock815 MHz
Boost Clock1283 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed14 Gbps
Shading Units1280
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x8
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate102.6
Manufacturing Process14 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)100 Watt
Floating Point Performance3.284 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameVega 12
ArchitectureGCN 5.0 (2017−2020)
Release DateNovember 14 2018
Performance Ranking Position435

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