Radeon R7 A8-7690K vs HD Graphics 630

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 A8-7690K is positioned at rank 97 and the HD Graphics 630 is on rank 350, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

509%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

489%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

483%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

482%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

481%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

478%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

472%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

471%

#9

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 HD Graphics 630

#339

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

977%

#341

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

886%

#342

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

884%

#346

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

803%

#347

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

798%

#349

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#353

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

98%

#356

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#358

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#359

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

96%

#360

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#361

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#362

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 HD Graphics 630.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
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

The HD Graphics 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 630 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 29.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+29.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7690K and HD Graphics 630

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.

HD Graphics 630

The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 and the HD Graphics 630 reaches 1,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
G3D Mark Score	1,141+3%	1,111
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	1024+433%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.997 TFLOPS+420%	0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1000 MHz+3%
ROPs	32+967%	3
TMUs	64+167%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
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)

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
TDP	100W	15W-85%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	11.4	74.1+550%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the HD Graphics 630 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The HD Graphics 630 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 37.0 (HD Graphics 630) — the HD Graphics 630 offers 29.8% better value. The HD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7690K	HD Graphics 630
MSRP	$80-20%	$100
Avg Price (30d)	$40	$30-25%
Performance per Dollar	28.5	37.0+30%
Codename	Trinidad	Kaby Lake GT2
Release	June 18 2015	January 1 2017
Ranking	#467	#823