Radeon R7 A8-7670K vs GRID M60-0Q

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

2015Boost: 975 MHz

GRID M60-0Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

100

847

+2.4%

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

827

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 A8-7670K is positioned at rank #176 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 A8-7670K

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1010%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

971%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

959%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

958%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

956%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

950%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

938%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

935%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

926%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

924%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

913%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

911%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

894%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

894%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

95%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#161

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1114%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

100%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

98%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

93%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

92%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

91%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-0Q.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 A8-7670K offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7670K holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 924.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+924.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 A8-7670K Benchmark Check

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7670K and GRID M60-0Q

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.

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7670K scores 847 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
G3D Mark Score	847+2%	827
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.997 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+142%
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1178 MHz+21%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7670K draws 100W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7670K	GRID M60-0Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	8.5+130%	3.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) — the Radeon R7 A8-7670K offers 894.1% better value.