Radeon HD 7730M vs Radeon R7 A8-7680
Radeon HD 7730M
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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 7730M is positioned at rank 110 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 7730M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7680
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7730M | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 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 7730M and Radeon R7 A8-7680
Radeon HD 7730M
The Radeon HD 7730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 786 points. Launch price was $59.
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
The Radeon HD 7730M scores 786 and the Radeon R7 A8-7680 reaches 791 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7730M 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 7730M) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730M) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7680).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730M | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 786 | 791 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+225% |
| 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 7730M | 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 7730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7730M) 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 7730M | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7730M draws 47W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 100W — a 72.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7730M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730M | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-53% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 16.7+111% | 7.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730M | Radeon R7 A8-7680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Trinidad |
| Release | May 1 2013 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #841 | #467 |
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