Radeon R7 A8-7670K vs GeForce 920A
Radeon R7 A8-7670K
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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 A8-7670K is positioned at rank 176 and the GeForce 920A is on rank 396, so the Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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 A8-7670K
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920A.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 920A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 920A holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 226.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+226.2%) |
| 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 A8-7670K and GeForce 920A
Radeon R7 A8-7670K
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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: 847 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce 920A
The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K scores 847 and the GeForce 920A reaches 829 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 920A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 384 (GeForce 920A). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 847+2% | 829 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+176% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+4% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 11.0 (GeForce 920A). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.5+5% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs No (GeForce 920A). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 920A).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K draws 100W versus the GeForce 920A's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 920A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 350W (GeForce 920A). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 33W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-7% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.5 | 25.1+195% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 920A launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce 920A costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 55.3 (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A offers 227.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $118 | $100-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.9 | 55.3+227% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GM108 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #467 | #810 |
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