
Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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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. The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is positioned at rank #541 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 R7 A8-7650K 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 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual and Radeon R7 A8-7650K

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 747 points.

Radeon R7 A8-7650K
The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual scores 747 and the Radeon R7 A8-7650K reaches 757 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 747 | 757+1% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_0)+7% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7650K's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9 | 25.2+69% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.9 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) vs Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual | Radeon R7 A8-7650K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | — | Opal |
| Release | August 1 2013 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #881 | #890 |
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