Radeon E6760 vs Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

AMD

Radeon E6760

2011Core: 600 MHz

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AMD

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

2023Core: 1855 MHzBoost: 2495 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon E6760

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 45W instead of 295W, a 250W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 101.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $240 MSRPvs$119 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.5 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($240 MSRP vs $119 MSRP).

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

2023

Why buy it

  • Costs $121 less on MSRP ($119 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).
  • Delivers 98.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.0 vs 3.5 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs $240 MSRP).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 555.6% higher power demand at 295W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon E6760 better than Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600?
Yes. Radeon E6760 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 850 vs 837 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon E6760 is a 2011 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2011, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 40nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon E6760 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon E6760 is about 101.7% more expensive on MSRP at $240 MSRP versus $119 MSRP, and you are getting 1.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 make more sense than Radeon E6760?
Yes. Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $119 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon E6760. The trade-off is that Radeon E6760 currently gives you 1.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
1080p
low19 FPS38 FPS
medium12 FPS30 FPS
high7 FPS25 FPS
ultra4 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low13 FPS28 FPS
medium7 FPS23 FPS
high3 FPS19 FPS
ultra2 FPS14 FPS
4K
low5 FPS19 FPS
medium3 FPS15 FPS
high1 FPS13 FPS
ultra1 FPS9 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
1080p
low29 FPS38 FPS
medium13 FPS30 FPS
high9 FPS25 FPS
ultra6 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low9 FPS28 FPS
medium4 FPS23 FPS
high3 FPS19 FPS
ultra2 FPS14 FPS
4K
low3 FPS19 FPS
medium1 FPS15 FPS
high1 FPS13 FPS
ultra1 FPS9 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
1080p
low38 FPS38 FPS
medium31 FPS30 FPS
high26 FPS25 FPS
ultra19 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low29 FPS28 FPS
medium23 FPS23 FPS
high19 FPS19 FPS
ultra14 FPS14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS19 FPS
medium15 FPS15 FPS
high13 FPS13 FPS
ultra10 FPS9 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
1080p
low38 FPS38 FPS
medium31 FPS30 FPS
high26 FPS25 FPS
ultra19 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low29 FPS28 FPS
medium23 FPS23 FPS
high19 FPS19 FPS
ultra14 FPS14 FPS
4K
low19 FPS19 FPS
medium15 FPS15 FPS
high13 FPS13 FPS
ultra10 FPS9 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E6760 and Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

AMD

Radeon E6760

The Radeon E6760 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 850 points. Launch price was $239.99.

AMD

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon E6760 scores 850 and the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 reaches 837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E6760 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6760) vs 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600).

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
G3D Mark Score
850+2%
837
Architecture
TeraScale 2
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
40 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
480
6144+1180%
ROPs
8
192+2300%
TMUs
24
384+1500%
Frame Generation
FSR upscaling
FSR upscaling + RSR

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E6760 draws 45W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600's 295W — a 147.1% difference. The Radeon E6760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon E6760) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
TDP
45W-85%
295W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
18.9+575%
2.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon E6760 launched at $240 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 costs 50.4% less ($121 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.5 (Radeon E6760) vs 7.0 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers 100% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon E6760Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP
$240
$119-50%
Performance per Dollar
3.5
7.0+100%
Codename
Turks
Navi 31
Release
May 2 2011
April 13 2023
Ranking
#923
#26