Radeon R5 A6-8500P vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
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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. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is positioned at rank #203 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A6-8500P
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4485.9% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4485.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4485.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 316.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.
| Insight | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+316.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 R5 A6-8500P and GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 A6-8500P scores 587 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 4485.9%. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 184.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 587 | 26,919+4486% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5888+53% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+80% |
| Boost Clock | 2105 MHz | 2475 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 5.8 MB+673% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+30% | 46 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 304mm |
| Height | — | 137mm |
| Slots | — | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.3 | 134.6+5752% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P costs 90.9% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 317.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon R5 A6-8500P | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-83% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-91% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.7 | 48.9+318% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | AD104 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #65 | #32 |
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