Radeon R7 +8G vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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 R7 +8G is positioned at rank #217 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 +8G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 +8G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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.

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 +8G and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 +8G scores 1,191 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 +8G is built on GCN 1.0 while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 500 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,191	1,200
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+900%	64
Boost Clock	915 MHz+83%	500 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
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)

The Radeon R7 +8G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 +8G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder	VCE 2.0	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD 4.0	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 +8G draws 30W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 124.3% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 +8G) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R7 +8G	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP	30W	7W-77%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	39.7	171.4+332%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).