Radeon R7 +8G vs Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

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 R7 +8G is positioned at rank 217 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is on rank 278, so the Radeon R7 +8G 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 R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2084%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2003%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1979%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1976%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1972%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1961%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1936%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1929%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1911%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1906%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1883%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1879%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1845%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1844%

#263

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2299%

#278

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

98%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#284

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

95%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

93%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

93%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

89%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

85%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

82%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

78%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 +8G.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 +8G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 +8G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $350), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1612.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1612.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)

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 R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 +8G and Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 +8G scores 1,191 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 1,217 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 +8G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	1,191	1,217+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1024+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS	1.997 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	915 MHz	975 MHz+7%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	160 KB	256 KB+60%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 +8G draws 30W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	30W-70%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	39.7+225%	12.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 94.3% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 1600% better value.