Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual vs Radeon R7 A8-7680

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 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is positioned at rank 466 and the Radeon R7 A8-7680 is on rank 90, so the Radeon R7 A8-7680 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 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

#455

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2037%

#457

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1847%

#458

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1842%

#462

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1675%

#463

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1663%

#465

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#467

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#468

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#470

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

98%

#471

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#472

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#473

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#474

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

95%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#478

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

94%

#479

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

93%

#480

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7680

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

459%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

441%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

435%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

435%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

434%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

431%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

426%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

424%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

420%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

419%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

414%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

413%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

406%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

406%

#75

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

506%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

92%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

91%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

87%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

78%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

90%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

88%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

87%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

86%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

85%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

83%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7680.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $45), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 344.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+344.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 8650G + HD 8790M Dual Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A8-7680 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual and Radeon R7 A8-7680

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M 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: 800 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual scores 800 and the Radeon R7 A8-7680 reaches 791 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680).

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
G3D Mark Score	800+1%	791
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
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 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
DirectX	11_2	12+9%
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
Encoder	UVD 3	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7680's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual	Radeon R7 A8-7680
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	16.0+103%	7.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 costs 77.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.8 (Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual) vs 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers 344.4% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).