Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual vs GeForce 720A

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 8610G + HD 8670M Dual is positioned at rank 532 and the GeForce 720A is on rank 252, so the GeForce 720A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

#521

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2820%

#523

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2556%

#524

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2550%

#528

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2318%

#529

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2303%

#531

Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#532

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#533

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#534

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#537

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#538

Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#539

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#540

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#541

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#542

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#543

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#544

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#545

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

95%

#546

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 720A

#242

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

565%

#244

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

512%

#245

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

510%

#249

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

464%

#250

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

461%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

98%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

98%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#264

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#265

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 720A.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 720A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 720A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 399.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+399.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 8610G + HD 8670M Dual Benchmark Check

GeForce 720A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual and GeForce 720A

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M 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: 578 points.

GeForce 720A

The GeForce 720A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 577 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual scores 578 and the GeForce 720A reaches 577 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 384 (GeForce 720A).

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
G3D Mark Score	578	577
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 720A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
DirectX	11_2	12 (11_0)+9%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual) vs NVENC (GeForce 720A). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
Encoder	UVD 3	NVENC
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual draws 50W versus the GeForce 720A's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 720A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 350W (GeForce 720A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual	GeForce 720A
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	11.6	17.5+51%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce 720A launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 720A costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.9 (Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual) vs 19.2 (GeForce 720A) — the GeForce 720A offers 392.3% better value. The GeForce 720A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).