Radeon HD 6750 vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Radeon HD 6750
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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 Radeon HD 6750 is positioned at rank 133 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M is on rank 390, so the Radeon HD 6750 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 6750
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8600/8700M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $109), it costs 72% less, resulting in a 257.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+257.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($109) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 6750 and Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Radeon HD 6750
The Radeon HD 6750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,046 points. Launch price was $49.99.
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6750 scores 1,046 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6750 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 720 (Radeon HD 6750) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6750) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,046+2% | 1,030 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 720+13% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.008 TFLOPS+2% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz+16% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 36 | 40+11% |
| L1 Cache | 72 KB | 160 KB+122% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6750 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6750 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6750 draws 86W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 52.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6750) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 86W | 50W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 20.6+69% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 72.5% less ($79 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Radeon HD 6750) vs 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 257.3% better value. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6750 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $30-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6 | 34.3+257% |
| Codename | Juniper | Venus |
| Release | January 21 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #872 | #745 |
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