Radeon R9 M275 vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Radeon R9 M275
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R9 M275 is positioned at rank 543 and the Radeon R7 A8-7690K is on rank 97, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M275
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M275.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 A8-7690K 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 $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 667.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+667.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M275 and Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M275 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $799.99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M275 scores 1,115 and the Radeon R7 A8-7690K reaches 1,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,141+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+69% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 975 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M275) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R9 M275) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon R9 M275) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Decoder: VCE vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCE | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,Flash | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M275 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7690K's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M275 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9+31% | 11.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 670.3% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $80-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $40-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7 | 28.5+670% |
| Codename | Venus | Trinidad |
| Release | January 28 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #851 | #467 |
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