Radeon HD 8600/8700M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 8600/8700M is positioned at rank #390 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M

#380

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1265%

#382

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1147%

#383

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1144%

#387

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1040%

#388

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1033%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1872% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 8600/8700M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1872%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1872%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 111.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 8600/8700M.

Insight	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+111.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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.

Radeon HD 8600/8700M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8600/8700M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M scores 1,030 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1872%. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	1,030	20,312+1872%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	640	4864+660%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+1533%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1665 MHz+115%
ROPs	16	80+400%
TMUs	40	152+280%
L1 Cache	0.16 MB	4.8 MB+2900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	448 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8600/8700M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	20.6	101.6+393%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 89.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 111.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).