Radeon R7 A8-7500 vs Radeon R7 M365X
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 R7 M365X is on rank 602, 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 R7 M365X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M365X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7500.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 490.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+490.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R7 M365X
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 R7 M365X
The Radeon R7 M365X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 scores 811 and the Radeon R7 M365X reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M365X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M365X). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M365X). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 811 | 824+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+111% | 0.9472 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+5% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M365X) — the Radeon R7 A8-7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 draws 100W versus the Radeon R7 M365X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R7 M365X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M365X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1 | 11.0+36% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M365X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) vs 2.7 (Radeon R7 M365X) — the Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers 500% better value. The Radeon R7 M365X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7500 | Radeon R7 M365X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.2+500% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Trinidad | Tropo |
| Release | June 18 2015 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #467 | #715 |
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