CPU
GPU
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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GeForce 930M
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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 8600/8700M is positioned at rank 390 and the GeForce 930M is on rank 153, so the GeForce 930M 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 8600/8700M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 930M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 8600/8700M 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 8600/8700M and GeForce 930M
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.
GeForce 930M
The GeForce 930M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M scores 1,030 and the GeForce 930M reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 930M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 384 (GeForce 930M). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 930M). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,030+2% | 1,011 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+135% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz+41% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930M) — the GeForce 930M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M draws 50W versus the GeForce 930M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 930M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 350W (GeForce 930M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 30.6+49% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | GeForce 930M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Venus | GM108 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #745 | #880 |
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