Radeon VE
AMD
G3D Mark
2
AVG Price
$49
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.
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FPS Benchmarks
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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.
| Specification | Radeon VE |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 2 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Vega 20 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 7 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3840 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1750 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1400 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 13.44 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 420.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 13,230 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #125 |
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.
| Specification | Radeon VE |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 960 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 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.
| Specification | Radeon VE |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 7_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenGL 1.3 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.
| Specification | Radeon VE |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | VGAx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
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.
| Specification | Radeon VE |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 295 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 165mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0). Overall performance ranking position: #125 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon 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 Date | February 7 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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