Radeon HD 8770 vs Radeon R7 A8-7680
Radeon HD 8770
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Radeon R7 A8-7680
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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.
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 Radeon HD 8770 is positioned at rank 271 and the Radeon R7 A8-7680 is on rank 90, so the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8770
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7680
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 229.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7680.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+229.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-229.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $150), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 355.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+355.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 8770 and Radeon R7 A8-7680
Radeon HD 8770
The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.
Radeon R7 A8-7680
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 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: 791 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8770 scores 2,607 versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 791 — the Radeon HD 8770 leads by 229.6%. The Radeon HD 8770 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,607+230% | 791 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6336 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+215% |
| Boost Clock | 825 MHz | 975 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8770 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8770 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8770) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8770) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8770 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8770) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 240mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 52.1+559% | 7.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 costs 93.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) vs 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers 354.6% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8770 | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $50-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $10-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.4 | 79.1+355% |
| Codename | Mars | Trinidad |
| Release | April 1 2013 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #844 | #467 |
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