Radeon R7 A8-7500
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Intel UHD Graphics 617

Radeon R7 A8-7500 vs Intel UHD Graphics 617

AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7500

2015Boost: 975 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 617

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 R7 A8-7500 is positioned at rank #154 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 A8-7500

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
894%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
859%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
849%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
848%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
846%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
841%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
831%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
828%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
820%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
818%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
808%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
806%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
792%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
791%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
96%
#90
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44
92%
#91
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
91%
#139
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
986%
#154
Radeon R7 A8-7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#156
Radeon HD 5670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
100%
#157
GeForce GT 740A
MSRP: $89|Avg: $20
98%
#158
Radeon HD 7420G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
97%
#159
Radeon HD 7500G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
97%
#161
GeForce GT 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
94%
#164
93%
#165
Radeon HD 6520G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
92%
#166
GeForce GT 545
MSRP: $149|Avg: $20
92%
#167
Radeon HD 8470D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 A8-7500Intel UHD Graphics 617
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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 Intel UHD Graphics 617 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7500 and Intel UHD Graphics 617

AMD

Radeon R7 A8-7500

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 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: 811 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 617

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 scores 811 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7500Intel UHD Graphics 617
G3D Mark Score
811
819
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1024+433%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.997 TFLOPS+395%
0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
975 MHz
1050 MHz+8%
ROPs
32+967%
3
TMUs
64+167%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7500Intel UHD Graphics 617
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 A8-7500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7500Intel UHD Graphics 617
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 draws 100W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7500Intel UHD Graphics 617
TDP
100W
15W-85%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
8.1
54.6+574%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R7 A8-7500Intel UHD Graphics 617
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
16.2
Infinity
Codename
Trinidad
Amber Lake GT2
Release
June 18 2015
November 7 2018
Ranking
#467
#921