Radeon R7 A8-8650 vs GRID P4-1Q

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 A8-8650 is positioned at rank 309 and the GRID P4-1Q is on rank 413, so the Radeon R7 A8-8650 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 A8-8650

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

95%

#299

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

740%

#301

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

671%

#302

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

669%

#306

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

608%

#307

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

604%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

97%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-1Q

#398

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

123108%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

100%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

83%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

75%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

67%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

67%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

58%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

50%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

50%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

42%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

33%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

17%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

8%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P4-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-8650.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-8650	GRID P4-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-8650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $185), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 811.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-8650	GRID P4-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+811.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185)

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 A8-8650 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-8650 and GRID P4-1Q

Radeon R7 A8-8650

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 719 points.

GRID P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 730 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 scores 719 and the GRID P4-1Q reaches 730 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	GRID P4-1Q
G3D Mark Score	719	730+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+662%
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1178 MHz+43%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	96 KB	768 KB+700%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	GRID P4-1Q
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	GRID P4-1Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 draws 30W versus the GRID P4-1Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 350W (GRID P4-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	GRID P4-1Q
TDP	30W-87%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	24.0+650%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 and now averages $185. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 costs 89.2% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) — the Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers 823.1% better value. The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).