Radeon HD 8600/8700M vs Radeon HD 6700M
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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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 8600/8700M is positioned at rank 390 and the Radeon HD 6700M is on rank 366, so the Radeon HD 6700M 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 Radeon HD 6700M
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 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6700M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Radeon HD 6700M
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.
Radeon HD 6700M
The Radeon HD 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,017 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M scores 1,030 and the Radeon HD 6700M reaches 1,017 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6700M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6700M). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6700M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,030+1% | 1,017 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 960+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+32% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shared. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6700M) — the Radeon HD 6700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6700M's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6700M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6+51% | 13.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8600/8700M | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Venus | Blackcomb |
| Release | April 1 2013 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #745 | #654 |
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