Radeon R7 A8-7500 vs Radeon HD 5670
Radeon R7 A8-7500
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is positioned at rank 154 and the Radeon HD 5670 is on rank 155, so the Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 228.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+228.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 5670
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.
Radeon HD 5670
The Radeon HD 5670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 scores 811 and the Radeon HD 5670 reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 811+1% | 800 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1536+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+11% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 5670's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5670). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+153% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 5670 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 5670 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 53.3 (Radeon HD 5670) — the Radeon HD 5670 offers 229% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $99-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2 | 53.3+229% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Cayman |
| Release | June 18 2015 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #467 | #596 |
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