GeForce 920A vs Radeon R7 A8-7670K
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 920A is positioned at rank 396 and the Radeon R7 A8-7670K is on rank 176, so the Radeon R7 A8-7670K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920A.
| Insight | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 920A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 226.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+226.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920A and Radeon R7 A8-7670K
GeForce 920A
The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.
Radeon R7 A8-7670K
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 847 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 920A scores 829 and the Radeon R7 A8-7670K reaches 847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 920A) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 829 | 847+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+176% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 975 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the GeForce 920A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920A) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5+5% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920A) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 920A) vs H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K).
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 920A draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7670K's 100W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-67% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 25.1+195% | 8.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 and now averages $50. The GeForce 920A costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.3 (GeForce 920A) vs 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the GeForce 920A offers 227.2% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 920A | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-15% | $118 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3+227% | 16.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | Trinidad |
| Release | March 13 2015 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #810 | #467 |
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