Radeon R7 A8-8650 vs Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

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 Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual is on rank 493, 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 Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

#483

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2305%

#485

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2090%

#486

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2084%

#490

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1895%

#491

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1882%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

96%

#496

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#498

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

94%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

94%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

#504

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#505

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

92%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $150), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 662.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+662.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-8650 and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

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.

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 707 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 scores 719 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual reaches 707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
G3D Mark Score	719+2%	707
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
Encoder	VCE 2.0	UVD 3
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-8650	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	72	—
Perf/Watt	24.0+70%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) vs 4.7 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual) — the Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers 666% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).