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Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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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 A8-7690K is positioned at rank 97 and the Radeon HD 4850 X2 is on rank 291, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4850 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A8-7690K likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7690K holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 4850 X2
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.
Radeon HD 4850 X2
The Radeon HD 4850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 7 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,132 points. Launch price was $420.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 and the Radeon HD 4850 X2 reaches 1,132 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 4850 X2 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 1 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 4850 X2).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,141 | 1,132 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+28% | 800 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+100% | 1 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7690K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4850 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4850 X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4850 X2) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs None (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 4850 X2's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4850 X2). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4+153% | 4.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4850 X2 launched at $399 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 28.3 (Radeon HD 4850 X2) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 0.7% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-80% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.5 | 28.3 |
| Codename | Trinidad | R700 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | November 7 2008 |
| Ranking | #467 | #848 |
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