Radeon VE
GPU·Budget

Radeon VE

AMD

G3D Mark

2

0

AVG Price

$49

February 7 2019
295 Watt
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)

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 VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

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 Radeon VE

#576
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
1475%
#577
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1450%
#578
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1375%
#579
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1300%
#580
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1000%
#581
GeForce FX 5200
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800%
#582
GeForce FX 5200LE
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700%
#583
GeForce4 MX 460
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675%
#584
GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
575%
#585
GeForce4 Ti 4600
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
375%
#586
GeForce4 Ti 4800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
375%
#587
GeForce4 Ti 4400
MSRP: $299|Avg: $49
350%
#588
GeForce3 Ti 200
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200%
#589
GeForce3 Ti 500
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150%
#590
RADEON 7500
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150%
#591
Radeon VE
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

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

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon VE specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon VE scores 2 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) architecture (codename: Vega 20), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3840 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 13.44 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1750 MHz from a base of 1400 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon VE
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score2
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 5.1 (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameVega 20
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute3840
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling240
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1750 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1400 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance13.44 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second420.0 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count13,230 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#125
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon VE is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon VE
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache960 kB
L2 Cache4 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon VE 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 7_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon VE
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version7_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenGL 1.3
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

SpecificationRadeon VE
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsVGAx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VE draws 295 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 165mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon VE
TDPPower consumption under load295 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance165mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0). Overall performance ranking position: #125 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon VE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$0
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$49
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#125
Release DateFebruary 7 2019
Release Year2019

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

20 specs

ROPs64
TMUs240
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache960 kB
L2 Cache4 MB
Core Clock1400 MHz
Boost Clock1750 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units3840
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count13,230 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate420.0
Manufacturing Process7 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)295 Watt
Floating Point Performance13.44 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameVega 20
ArchitectureGCN 5.1 (2018−2022)
Launch Price$699
Release DateFebruary 7 2019
Performance Ranking Position125

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