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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£650
  • Avg. price in US: ~$700
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 4096 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 295 W

AMD Radeon VII review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.9

Performance

24.0%

6.1

Memory

12.0%

5.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.1

Design

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The AMD Radeon VII is the world's first consumer graphics card manufactured on a 7nm process, featuring 60 compute units, 3,840 stream processors, and a boost clock speed up to 1,750 MHz. Its most defining characteristic is the massive 16 GB of HBM2 memory on a 4,096-bit interface, delivering an industry-leading 1 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Main pros include exceptional 4K gaming and professional content creation performance, particularly in memory-intensive tasks like 3D rendering and video editing. However, the card is frequently cited for cons such as high power consumption (295W TDP), loud fan noise under load, and a lack of hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Technical Specifications of AMD Radeon VII

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

?

Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

5.8
AMD Radeon VII has a technical score of 5.81 points, which is lower than that of 62.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
AMD Radeon VII has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Overall score

40.0%

7.1

Price

6.2
AMD Radeon VII has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

6,898 points
AMD Radeon VII scores 6898 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 65.6% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

13.44 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon VII delivers 13.44 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 69.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
AMD Radeon VII has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

HBM2
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

4,096 bit
AMD Radeon VII uses a 4096 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 99.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

1,024 GB/s
AMD Radeon VII reaches 1024 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 97.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD Radeon VII supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
AMD Radeon VII uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
AMD Radeon VII supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD Radeon VII supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
AMD Radeon VII supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
AMD Radeon VII offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
AMD Radeon VII supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

295 W
AMD Radeon VII has a TDP of 295 W, which is higher than that of 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
AMD Radeon VII recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

360 W
AMD Radeon VII has a board power limit of 360 W, which is higher than that of 83.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

280 mm
AMD Radeon VII is 280 mm long, which is shorter than 52.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

125 mm
AMD Radeon VII is 125 mm tall, which is shorter than 54.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 3.2% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
AMD Radeon VII occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,280 g
AMD Radeon VII weighs 1280 g, which is heavier than 66.8% of graphics cards.
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AMD Radeon VII vs the average graphics card

  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.1024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 3,840 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon VII has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.4096 bit vs 256 bit
  • 20 more compute units
    AMD Radeon VII has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.60 vs 40
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon VII has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 56 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon VII has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.240 vs 184
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon VII has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).1:4 vs 1:64
  • 7.22x higher FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Double-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When scientific or engineering workloads depend on real double-precision speed.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.3.360 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
    What it is: GPU temperature measured while the graphics card is idle.
    When it matters: When the system stays on for long periods and you care whether the card runs cool and relaxed outside of gaming sessions.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.32 °C vs 38 °C
  • 20 more compute units
    AMD Radeon VII has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 56 more TMUs
    AMD Radeon VII has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD Radeon VII has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).
  • 7.22x higher FP64 performance
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (1,024 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 3,840 bit wider memory bus
    AMD Radeon VII has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (4,096 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    AMD Radeon VII has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Power & Cooling
  • 30% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,750 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 27.1% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 41.2% lower FP32 performance
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 89.5% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 42.9% slower VRAM clock
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Radeon VII has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Radeon VII has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon VII does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon VII supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 4 older
    AMD Radeon VII was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,019 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD Radeon VII does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD Radeon VII supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD Radeon VII does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    AMD Radeon VII has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (13 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    AMD Radeon VII supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon VII does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD Radeon VII does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    AMD Radeon VII does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    AMD Radeon VII supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD Radeon VII supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon VII does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 37.2% higher TDP
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (295 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 63.6% higher board power limit
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 17 °C lower thermal ceiling
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 14.2 dB noisier under load
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (49.2 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 27 dB noisier at idle
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (27 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 36.4% higher idle power draw
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (15 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (73 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No RGB lighting
    AMD Radeon VII does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 30% lower boost clock speed
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,750 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,750 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1750 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 89.5% slower memory speed
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon VII has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.2000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 27.1% lower base clock speed
    AMD Radeon VII has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Radeon VII has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,400 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1400 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    AMD Radeon VII does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    AMD Radeon VII does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Fans automatically stop when temperature is low
    When it matters: When the PC spends a lot of time at idle and you care about keeping the desktop quiet during browsing, office work, or video playback.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 40% larger process node
    AMD Radeon VII has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Radeon VII has a higher process node than the average graphics card (7 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.7 nm vs 5 nm
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD Radeon VII does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD Radeon VII supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
    What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
    When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Radeon VII supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Radeon VII?

  • Massive 16GB HBM2 VRAM for high-end textures and future-proofing
  • Exceptional 1TB/s memory bandwidth, ideal for 4K gaming and heavy content creation
  • Strong performance in professional compute workloads and productivity tasks
  • Significant generation-over-generation improvement from Vega 64
  • Sleek aluminum triple-fan reference design

What customers dislike about AMD Radeon VII?

  • High noise levels under load, often compared to a vacuum cleaner
  • High power consumption and operating temperatures
  • Lacks hardware support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS
  • Inconsistent gaming performance at lower resolutions (1080p/1440p) vs competitors
  • Initial driver instability and limited availability of custom partner cards

Expert reviews

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techspot.com
11/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Mega Benchmark

The TechSpot Radeon VII Mega Benchmark Review finds that AMD's 7nm flagship underdelivers as a gaming product, trailing the Nvidia RTX 2080 in overall value and frame rates across a 33-game suite. While the card features 16GB of HBM2 memory, a 1 TB/s bandwidth, and is the first 7nm gaming GPU, it is slower, louder, and less power-efficient than the RTX 2080. The 16GB VRAM buffer...Read more

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arstechnica.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII: A 7nm-long step in the right direction, but is that enough?

The AMD Radeon VII is a 7nm graphics card priced at $699 that trades performance blows with Nvidia's RTX 2080, though it fails to definitively surpass it. On the positive side, the card boasts massive, future-proof specifications, highlighted by an impressive 16GB of HBM2 VRAM and a colossal 1,024 GB/s memory bandwidth. It also features standard DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0b outputs...Read more

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techradar.com
05/07/2019
AMD Radeon VII review Would you like me to find video reviews from hardware channels or specific workstation/compute performance tests for this card?

Yes, the AMD Radeon VII is a highly capable, powerhouse graphics card that marked AMD's ambitious return to high-end desktop gaming using a cutting-edge 7nm architecture. Built to compete directly with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, this GPU stands out primarily due to its massive 16GB of HBM2 video memory (VRAM) and a high maximum boost clock of 1,800MHz. While it lacks dedicated...Read more

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pcper.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Review: Supercharged Vega

The AMD Radeon VII is the world's first 7nm gaming graphics card, launching at a $699 price point to compete directly with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2080. Built on the Vega 20 architecture, the GPU features a reduced die size of 331 mm² and packs 16GB of fast HBM2 memory on a massive 4096-bit interface width, delivering a whopping 1TB/s of memory bandwidth—more than double that of the...Read more

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hothardware.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Review: Performance Benchmarks With 7nm Vega

The AMD Radeon VII is the first consumer enthusiast-class gaming GPU built on a 7nm process, utilizing the Vega 20 architecture originally designed for high-performance computing. Shifting to the 7nm node allowed AMD to shrink the silicon die size to 331mm², freeing up space to double the HBM2 memory configuration to 16GB. Operating on a massive 4,096-bit wide interface, the card...Read more

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hexus.net
07/02/2019
Review: AMD Radeon VII

The AMD Radeon VII is the first gaming GPU built on a 7nm process, effectively repurposing the architecture of the Radeon Instinct MI50 workstation card for enthusiasts. It boasts impressive hardware specifications, including a massive 16GB of HBM2 memory and a record-breaking 1TB/s of memory bandwidth, aimed squarely at competing with Nvidia’s RTX 2080 at the $699 price point....Read more

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tweaktown.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Review: Team Red Is Back To Enthusiast GPUs

The AMD Radeon VII marks the company's return to the high-end enthusiast GPU market, distinguishing itself as the world's first gaming graphics card built on a 7nm process node. Priced at $699, it is designed to compete directly with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2080. Built on a shrunk 331mm² Vega 20 die, the card packs 3,840 stream processors and a GPU clock speed reaching up to 1.8GHz,...Read more

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gamespot.com
07/02/2019
Radeon VII Review - Can AMD's New Card Handle 4K PC Gaming?

The GameSpot review of the $700 Radeon VII highlights the GPU as a capable 4K gaming and workstation card, featuring 16GB of HBM2 memory on a 7nm process that delivers a 25% to 48% performance increase over the Vega 64. It effectively competes with the RTX 2080 at 4K, offering excellent, future-proofed performance for creators and high-resolution gamers. However, the card is held...Read more

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ign.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Review and Benchmarks

The AMD Radeon VII is the world's first 7nm consumer GPU, serving as a 16GB HBM2-equipped successor to the 2017 Vega architecture designed to compete directly with Nvidia's RTX 2080 at the $699 price point. Built on a refined second-generation Vega architecture, the card delivers massive memory performance with a 4,096-bit bus width that reaches up to 1TB/s of bandwidth. Testing...Read more

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pcmag.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Review

The PCMag review highlights the AMD Radeon VII as a high-end 7nm graphics card designed for 4K gaming and professional workstation tasks, featuring a massive 16GB HBM2 memory as a key advantage over competitors. While praised for its design and future-proofing, the card is noted for falling behind the RTX 2080 at lower resolutions and for having high power consumption. Critics...Read more

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techspot.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII Review: RTX Killer or Flop?

The TechSpot review of the AMD Radeon VII characterizes the $700, 7-nanometer GPU as a rebranded compute product featuring 16GB of HBM2 memory, which delivers a 15-25% performance boost over the Vega 64 and competes with the RTX 2080. While praised for impressive 4K gaming and compute capabilities, the card is held back by high noise and heat levels, along with significant driver...Read more

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pcworld.com
07/02/2019
Radeon VII review: AMD's cutting-edge return to enthusiast gaming

The PCWorld review of the AMD Radeon VII highlights its return to the enthusiast market as the first 7nm consumer GPU, priced at $699 to compete with the Nvidia RTX 2080. Its key strengths include 16GB of HBM2 memory, immense memory bandwidth for 4K gaming, and a refined triple-fan cooler. Conversely, the review notes significant drawbacks, including a loud, hot-running reference...Read more

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techpowerup.com
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII 16 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the AMD Radeon VII highlights the GPU as the first consumer card built on a 7-nanometer process, featuring 16 GB of HBM2 memory and a massive 1 TB/s bandwidth. This design delivers strong compute performance and smooth 1440p gaming, complemented by a premium all-aluminum shroud and a triple-fan cooler. However, major cons include high power consumption,...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
04/03/2019
AMD Radeon VII Desktop GPU Review

The AMD Radeon VII is the first desktop graphics card manufactured on a 7nm FinFET process, featuring 16 GB of HBM2 VRAM, a 4,096-bit memory interface, and a massive 1,024 GB/s memory bandwidth. Tested on a system with a Ryzen 7 2700X, the card delivers a major leap over the older RX Vega 64 and proves highly capable of running modern AAA games at 4K resolution. While it performs...Read more

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techgage.com
07/02/2019
A Look At AMD's Radeon VII Workstation & Compute Performance

The Techgage workstation review highlights the AMD Radeon VII as a capable "jack-of-all-trades" GPU, offering 16GB of HBM2 memory and 1 TB/s bandwidth that excels in raw compute and rendering tasks like LuxMark. It provides strong value for content creators by delivering performance comparable to higher-end workstation cards in specific applications, making it a cost-effective...Read more

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m.hexus.net
07/02/2019
Review: AMD Radeon VII

The AMD Radeon VII is the first gaming GPU built on TSMC’s leading-edge 7nm process, launching at an MSRP of $699 to challenge Nvidia’s premium dominance in the >$500 market. It is not based on the next-generation Navi architecture; instead, it is a desktop gaming adaptation of the deep-learning-optimized Radeon Instinct MI50, sharing the same 13.2-billion transistor Vega 20 die....Read more

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pcgameshardware.de
08/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII im Test: Mit 16 GiByte zum Sieg gegen die Geforce RTX 2080?

AMD Radeon VII Review Summary The AMD Radeon VII is the first consumer graphics card built on a cutting-edge 7nm process, packing 13.2 billion transistors into a compact 331 mm² die. Designed to compete directly with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 2080, its standout feature is an enormous 16 GiByte HBM2 memory pool running on a massive 4,096-bit interface, delivering an unprecedented 1...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
07/02/2019
7-nm-GPU und 16 GB HBM2: Die Radeon VII im Test

The AMD Radeon VII is the world’s first consumer graphics card built on a 7 nm manufacturing process, utilising the updated Vega 20 GPU architecture to re-enter the high-end hardware space and compete directly with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2080. A technical standout of the card is its massive 16 GB of ultra-fast HBM2 memory, which operates on an unprecedented 4,096-bit interface to...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
07/02/2019
Test • AMD RADEON VII - Le Comptoir du Hardware

This review introduces the AMD Radeon VII, historical for being the first consumer-grade graphics card manufactured on a 7nm process node. Released in February 2019 at an official launch price of $699 USD / €739 EUR, this card serves as AMD’s high-end counter-offensive to Nvidia's dominant Turing architecture (such as the RTX series). Architecturally, the GPU continues to leverage...Read more

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muycomputer.com
23/06/2019
Radeon VII, análisis: la arquitectura GCN nos dice adiós a lo grande

The Radeon VII review highlights AMD's high-end graphics card built on the final iteration of the GCN architecture using a 7 nm manufacturing process. AMD engineered this GPU to actively compete with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2080, delivering a premium build that features three cooling fans, a superconductive graphite sheet for heat dissipation, and an impressive 16 GB of HBM2 memory. In...Read more

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geeknetic.es
07/02/2019
Review de AMD Radeon VII [Análisis Completo en Español]

The AMD Radeon VII is the market's first dedicated 7nm GPU, built on a refined version of the Vega 20 architecture to deliver a massive performance leap over the older Radeon RX Vega 64. By switching to a 7nm manufacturing process, AMD successfully packed a massive 16GB of HBM2 memory with an unprecedented 4,096-bit bus width, generating an immense 1TBps of memory bandwidth. In...Read more

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hardware.info
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII review: nieuwe kans voor Vega op 7 nanometer

Based on the Hardware Info review, the AMD Radeon VII stands out as the consumer market's first graphics card manufactured on a 7-nanometer process, utilizing the optimized Vega 20 architecture derived from enterprise datacenters. A primary advantage of the card is its massive memory configuration, boasting 16 GB of HBM2 memory on a 4096-bit bus that delivers an unprecedented memory...Read more

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tweakers.net
07/02/2019
AMD Radeon VII-videokaart Review - Vechten tegen de RTX-bierkaai

AMD Radeon VII Review Summary The AMD Radeon VII is the world’s first consumer 7nm graphics card, built upon a die-shrink of the Vega architecture (Vega 20) featuring 3,840 stream processors and a massive 16GB of premium HBM2 memory with 1024GB/s of bandwidth. Repurposed from AMD’s Instinct MI50 enterprise accelerator line, the card targets mainstream gamers and content creators at...Read more

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