Radeon R7 G vs Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

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 G is positioned at rank #104 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 G

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

575%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

553%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

546%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

545%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

544%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

541%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

534%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

532%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

527%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

526%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

520%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

518%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

509%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

509%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

97%

#89

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

634%

#104

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

100%

#107

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

94%

#108

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

94%

#109

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

94%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

89%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

88%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

87%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

86%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

84%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

84%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

83%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R7 G	Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 G Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 G and Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

Radeon R7 G

The Radeon R7 G 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: 870 points. Launch price was $149.

Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 G scores 870 and the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU reaches 892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon R7 G	Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
G3D Mark Score	870	892+3%
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 G	Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
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 G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R7 G	Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 G draws 100W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU's 7W — a 173.8% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 G) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R7 G	Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
TDP	100W	7W-93%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Perf/Watt	8.7	127.4+1364%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 G launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU costs 100+% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.1 (Radeon R7 G) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).