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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7670K
Performance Per Dollar
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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7670K and Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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.
Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K scores 847 and the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 847+2% | 832 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+8% | 1.843 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1200 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7670K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 A8-7670K offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC (Partial),MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K draws 100W versus the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 15W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.5 | 55.5+553% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7670K | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $118 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | Trinidad | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | June 18 2015 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #467 | #721 |
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