Radeon VII
Model frame rate limits of 88, 64 and 36 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The Radeon VII is a mid-range graphics card in our database and a 1080p high-refresh card that can run 1440p at sensible settings.
Its 16GB of memory leaves room for high textures at any resolution for years.
Its closest NVIDIA rival is the GeForce RTX 2070 Super, which lands within a few percent of it at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~70 | ~50 | ~30 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~115 | ~85 | ~45 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~100 | ~75 | ~40 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~210 | ~155 | ~85 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 5 4500 | 86 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 64 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 36 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 88 gpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 88 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 88 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 88 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 88 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 87 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 86 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 86 even | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 82 cpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 81 cpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 73 cpu | 64 gpu | 36 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Series | AMD RX Vega Series |
| Video memory | 16 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 10,553 |
| PCI Express | 3.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2019 |
Other Cards in the AMD RX Vega Series
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the Radeon VII?
At 1440p, the Ryzen 5 1600 is the slowest processor that keeps the Radeon VII fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Ryzen 5 4500 or better.
Is the Radeon VII good for 1440p?
Yes, at sensible settings. It averages around 64 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so 60 FPS and above is realistic, with upscaling helping in the heaviest games.
Is 16GB of VRAM enough on the Radeon VII?
Yes. 16GB covers high textures at 4K in current games and leaves headroom for the next few years.
Is the Radeon VII faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 Super?
They are effectively tied, within 0% at 1440p in our model. Price, memory (16GB against 8GB) and features should decide it.