Radeon R7 A8-7690K vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

2015Boost: 975 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

100

1,141

0.0%

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

10,064

+782.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 A8-7690K is positioned at rank #97 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 A8-7690K

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

509%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

489%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

483%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

482%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

481%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

478%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

472%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

471%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

466%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

465%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

459%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

458%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

450%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

450%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

97%

#82

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

561%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

87%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

86%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

100%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#99

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

97%

#101

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

95%

#102

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#103

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

92%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

88%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

83%

#108

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

83%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

83%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

80%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

79%

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 782% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7690K.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-782%)	✅Leading raw performance (+782%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 488% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+488%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 A8-7690K Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7690K and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K 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: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 782%. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,141	10,064+782%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.997 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+344%
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1733 MHz+78%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	64	160+150%
L1 Cache	256 KB	960 KB+275%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	100W-44%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	1mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	11.4	55.9+390%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 488.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).