Radeon HD 7560D vs Radeon HD 8500M
Radeon HD 7560D
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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 7560D is positioned at rank 244 and the Radeon HD 8500M is on rank 498, so the Radeon HD 7560D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7560D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7560D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8500M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7560D remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7560D and Radeon HD 8500M
Radeon HD 7560D
The Radeon HD 7560D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 452 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon HD 8500M
The Radeon HD 8500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 447 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7560D scores 452 and the Radeon HD 8500M reaches 447 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7560D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8500M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 452+1% | 447 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+180% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+232% | 0.864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+180% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8500M) — the Radeon HD 7560D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 11.1 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8500M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 11.1 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon HD 7560D) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8500M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7560D draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 8500M's 40W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7560D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7560D | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 40W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 11.2+387% |
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