AMD Radeon VII
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon VII Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon VII GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
VII Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon VII's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon VII by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon VII Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon VII's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon VII by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the VII, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
VII Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon VII against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 5.1 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon VII is built on AMD's GCN 5.1 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the VII will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon VII determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon VII to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon VII by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon VII are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon VII. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon VII Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon VII by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About AMD Radeon VII
AMD Radeon VII is a Vega 20 GPU built for the Vega II generation. It uses TSMC's 7 nm process, contains 13,230 million transistors on a 331 mm² die, and reaches a transistor density of 40.0M / mm². Its architecture is GCN 5.1. The card was released on 2019-02-06 with a launch MSRP of 699 USD. It is now end-of-life, and the database lists Vega as its predecessor and Navi as its successor. Its aggregate benchmark score is 64,356, with a percentile ranking versus all GPUs of 91. The listed test results are 2,304 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 77,265 in Geekbench Metal, 85,909 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 91,947 in Geekbench OpenCL. Those results form the basis of the overall ranking.
Benchmark Performance
The aggregate score of 64,356 is the primary cross-card metric for this GPU. It places the Radeon VII at the 91st percentile of all GPUs in the database. The nearest-rival data shows a tight grouping around that aggregate figure. The card is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 30HX, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100, 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600M, and 2.7% behind the NVIDIA Tesla P40.
Among the listed workloads, Geekbench OpenCL is the highest score at 91,947. Geekbench Vulkan follows at 85,909, and Geekbench Metal records 77,265. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result is 2,304, a much smaller absolute number because that benchmark is a different workload from the Geekbench tests; the aggregate index is the metric used for comparison across the rival set.
The compute specification behind these results includes 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The base clock is 1,400 MHz and the boost clock is 1,750 MHz. FP32 throughput is 13.44 TFLOPS, while FP16 throughput is 26.88 TFLOPS at the listed 2:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 112.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 420.0 GTexel/s. These numbers align with the 91st percentile ranking and place the card near the upper boundary of the database distribution.
How It Compares
The NVIDIA CMP 30HX has an average score of 64,172. The Radeon VII's 64,356 is 0.3% higher. In aggregate terms, the two cards sit effectively at parity.
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 averages 64,002. The Radeon VII is 0.6% ahead. This is another small gap, putting the two AMD cards in the same performance segment.
The AMD Radeon RX 7600M averages 63,505. The Radeon VII leads by 1.3%. This is the largest lead the data shows over any rival in the nearest-rival list.
The NVIDIA Tesla P40 averages 66,127. The Radeon VII trails by 2.7%. This is the only rival in the set with a higher aggregate score, but the margin is still modest. Taken together, the entire nearest-rival group sits within a narrow band around the Radeon VII's aggregate score.
Who Should Consider It
The Radeon VII is positioned near the top of the GPU hierarchy according to the data. The 91st percentile aggregate score indicates it belongs in systems that need high overall performance. The memory profile of 16 GB of HBM2 with 1.02 TB/s bandwidth is particularly relevant for high-resolution workloads, where large textures and large frame buffers can strain both capacity and bandwidth.
Users working with OpenCL-heavy applications have a strong result to consider: 91,947 in Geekbench OpenCL is the highest listed score. Vulkan users also have a high result at 85,909, while Metal users see 77,265. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 2,304 is listed separately and should not be directly compared with the Geekbench scores. The FP16 throughput of 26.88 TFLOPS at the 2:1 ratio is another indicator that compute-oriented workloads are a plausible fit.
The card's boost clock of 1,750 MHz and FP32 throughput of 13.44 TFLOPS are consistent with a high-end part. For users whose workload benefits from a wide memory bus, large VRAM capacity, and strong compute scores, the Radeon VII is a candidate. For scenarios that do not need that level of memory bandwidth or capacity, the same scores indicate more performance than would be necessary.
Power and Cooling
The Radeon VII is rated with a TDP of 295 W. The suggested power supply is 600 W. Power is delivered through 2x 8-pin connectors. The card uses a dual-slot design and measures 280 mm in length, 125 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, which is also listed as 11 inches by 4.9 inches by 1.6 inches. Its bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16. The display output layout is 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.
These installation figures are fixed requirements. The power supply recommendation and connector count are the relevant numbers for system planning, and the dual-slot width plus length must be accommodated by the case. The production status is end-of-life, so these installation constraints apply to any remaining or existing boards rather than a current product lineup.
FAQ
Q: What average benchmark score does the Radeon VII attain?
A: The aggregate benchmark score is 64,356, and the percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 91.
Q: How far is the Radeon VII from its nearest rivals?
A: It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 30HX, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100, 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600M, and 2.7% behind the NVIDIA Tesla P40.
Q: What memory configuration does it use?
A: It uses 16 GB of HBM2 on a 4096-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s. The memory clock is 1,000 MHz, and the effective data rate is 2 Gbps.
Q: What power delivery does it require?
A: The TDP is 295 W, the suggested PSU is 600 W, and the power connectors are 2x 8-pin.
Q: Which APIs does it support?
A: It supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.
Q: What is its production status and position in the product line?
A: It is end-of-life, with Vega listed as its predecessor and Navi as its successor. It was released on 2019-02-06.
Memory Subsystem
The memory subsystem is a defining part of this card. The Radeon VII is equipped with 16 GB of HBM2, a 4096-bit bus, and 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is listed at 1,000 MHz with a 2 Gbps effective transfer rate. The 4096-bit bus is the mechanism by which the bandwidth reaches 1.02 TB/s.
For high-resolution rendering, the combination of 16 GB capacity and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth addresses two common constraints: holding large amounts of asset data and moving that data quickly. The 16 GB VRAM size is large, and the bandwidth figure is high; both appear in the same data set as the 91st percentile aggregate ranking. The OpenCL result of 91,947 and Vulkan result of 85,909 were produced on the same memory subsystem, so the memory design is an integral part of the overall performance profile.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD Radeon VII are below.
Benchmark Scores
3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12Source
3DMark Steel Nomad is the latest GPU benchmark running at native 4K with DirectX 12. It's roughly 3x more demanding than Time Spy, testing AMD Radeon VII with cutting-edge rendering techniques. The benchmark uses state-of-the-art graphics technologies to stress modern hardware.
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Nearby Performersgeekbench_metalSource
Geekbench Metal tests GPU compute using Apple's Metal API. This shows how AMD Radeon VII performs in macOS and iOS applications that leverage GPU acceleration. Metal provides low-overhead access to Apple silicon GPUs. Creative applications on Mac heavily utilize Metal for rendering and video processing.
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geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD Radeon VII handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
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geekbench_vulkanSource
Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how AMD Radeon VII performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads. Vulkan offers better CPU efficiency than older APIs like OpenGL. Modern games and applications increasingly use Vulkan for cross-platform GPU acceleration.
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