Radeon R7 A8-7650K vs Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

#531

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2903%

#533

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2632%

#534

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2625%

#538

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2387%

#539

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2370%

#541

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#542

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#543

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#544

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#545

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#546

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#547

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#548

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#550

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#551

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

97%

#552

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#553

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#554

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

95%

#555

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#556

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A8-7650K 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 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7650K and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 747 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K scores 757 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual reaches 747 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
G3D Mark Score	757+1%	747
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
DirectX	12 (12_0)+7%	11.2 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs None (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	25.2+69%	14.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 14.9 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).