Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
AMD
G3D Mark
12,753
MSRP
$999
AVG Price
$150
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 Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon Vega Frontier Edition specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition scores 12,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) architecture (codename: Vega 10), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 13.11 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1600 MHz from a base of 1382 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 12,753 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Vega 10 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 4096 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 256 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1600 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1382 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 13.11 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 409.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | IGP |
| Transistor Count | 12,500 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #203 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is equipped with Shared System RAM of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | Shared System RAM |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | Shared |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | System |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | System |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition 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 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 4-Way Crossfire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — 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: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 4.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 7.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Integrated. Physical size: 268mm long, 105mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1050g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 30°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 1W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Integrated |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 268mm |
| Card Height | 105mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1050g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 30°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $999), the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition delivers 85 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #203 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #203 |
| Release Date | June 27 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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