Radeon R7 A8-7680 vs GRID M10-0Q
Radeon R7 A8-7680
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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 A8-7680 is positioned at rank 90 and the GRID M10-0Q is on rank 389, so the Radeon R7 A8-7680 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 A8-7680
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-0Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7680.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $150), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1390.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1390.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 A8-7680 and GRID M10-0Q
Radeon R7 A8-7680
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 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: 791 points. Launch price was $149.
GRID M10-0Q
The GRID M10-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 796 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 scores 791 and the GRID M10-0Q reaches 796 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M10-0Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 640 (GRID M10-0Q). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-0Q). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1306 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 791 | 796 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+19% | 1.672 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1306 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-0Q) — the GRID M10-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 12_1 (GRID M10-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 draws 100W versus the GRID M10-0Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 350W (GRID M10-0Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.9+126% | 3.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GRID M10-0Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 costs 93.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 5.3 (GRID M10-0Q) — the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers 1392.5% better value. The GRID M10-0Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | GRID M10-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-98% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-93% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.1+1392% | 5.3 |
| Codename | Trinidad | GM107 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #467 | #622 |
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