Radeon R7 A8-7680 vs UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is positioned at rank #90 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 A8-7680
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) 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 A8-7680 and UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
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.
UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 scores 791 and the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 is built on GCN 1.0 while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 791 | 800+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Gen. 12 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+6300% | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1450 MHz+49% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 A8-7680 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7680) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs Quick Sync 8 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync 8.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Quick Sync 8 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Quick Sync 8 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 draws 100W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)'s 15W — a 147.8% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 15W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.9 | 53.3+575% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7680 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 79.1 (Radeon R7 A8-7680) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) — the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7680 | UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 79.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | Trinidad | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 30 2021 |
| Ranking | #467 | #917 |
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