NVIDIA
GeForce 8500 GT vs Radeon VII
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
VII
Aggregate performance score
We've compared 8500 GT and VII across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗VII outperforms 8500 GT by 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+27%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce 8500 GT vs Radeon VII: key takeaway
The comparison of 8500 GT and VII shows a 27% advantage for VII in gaming performance, while 8500 GT may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4152
10059
100100
788
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
8500 GT leads in combined game performance. 8500 GT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
8500 GT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 60–65of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8500 GT
157 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8500 GT
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
41
52Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
36
44Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
34
41Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
59
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
63
63
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count210 million13230 millionBetter
Length229 mmBetter280 mm
Device classDesktopDesktop
HDMI—HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
DirectX10.012.1
Vulkan—1.3
OpenGL3.34.6
TFLOPS0.02913.44Better
Power consumption30 WBetter295 W
Memory typeDDR2HBM2
Power connectorNone8+8 pin
Release date20072019
ArchitectureTeslaGCN 5.1
ThicknessSingle-slotDual-slot
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$79Better$399
Shader units / cores163840Better
Clock speed459 MHz1400 - 1800 MHzBetter
Base clock459 MHz1400 MHzBetter
Boost clock459 MHz1800 MHzBetter
VRAM256 MB DDR2Better16 GB HBM2
Memory frequency800 MHzBetter2 GHz
Memory bus128 bit4096 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth12800 GB/sBetter1024 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 1x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption30 WBetter295 W
Process node80 nm7 nmBetter
Recommended PSU200 WBetter600 W
Die size127 mm²Better331 mm²
Memory cacheL2 0.03 MBBetterL1 16 KB, L2 4 MB
Max monitors34
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares 8500 GT and VII across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
8500 GTVII
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 65%
25 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 65%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 61%
16 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 57%
9 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: Wukong8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%VII25 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%VII22 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%VII16 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%VII9 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: Warzone8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%VII25 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%VII22 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%VII16 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%VII9 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 28500 GT196 FPSEstimated 73%VII213 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT138 FPSEstimated 73%VII150 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT87 FPSEstimated 69%VII117 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT33 FPSEstimated 65%VII58 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 20778500 GT127 FPSEstimated 73%VII138 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT109 FPSEstimated 73%VII119 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT63 FPSEstimated 69%VII85 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT22 FPSEstimated 65%VII39 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 58500 GT160 FPSEstimated 79%VII174 FPSEstimated 80%8500 GT103 FPSEstimated 73%VII112 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT79 FPSEstimated 69%VII105 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT48 FPSEstimated 65%VII85 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War Ragnarök8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%VII25 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%VII22 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%VII16 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%VII9 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts Legacy8500 GT103 FPSEstimated 73%VII112 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT86 FPSEstimated 73%VII94 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT57 FPSEstimated 69%VII76 FPSEstimated 74%8500 GT22 FPSEstimated 65%VII40 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 20248500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%VII25 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%VII22 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%VII16 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%VII9 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter Wilds8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%VII25 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%VII22 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%VII16 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%VII9 FPSEstimated 66%
Starfield8500 GT23 FPSEstimated 65%VII25 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT20 FPSEstimated 65%VII22 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT12 FPSEstimated 61%VII16 FPSEstimated 66%8500 GT5 FPSEstimated 57%VII9 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100415224%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100325959%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100316267%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100788171%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001005952%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100266889%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100276684%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100316267%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1002272106%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100316368%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.012.1
Vulkan—1.3
OpenGL3.34.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTeslaGCN 5.1
Process node80 nm7 nmBetter
Release date20072019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count210 million13230 millionBetter
Die size127 mm²Better331 mm²
Shader units / cores163840Better
Base clock459 MHz1400 MHzBetter
Boost clock459 MHz1800 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 1x16PCIe 3x16
Length229 mmBetter280 mm
ThicknessSingle-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU200 WBetter600 W
Power connectorNone8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI—HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors34
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares 8500 GT and VII with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM256 MB DDR2Better16 GB HBM2
Memory typeDDR2HBM2
Memory bus128 bit4096 bitBetter
TFLOPS0.02913.44Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: 8500 GT or VII?+
8500 GT has the higher overall gaming score, while 8500 GT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8500 GT is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
8500 GT is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
8500 GT offers more overall performance, while 8500 GT offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8500 GT is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8500 GT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
8500 GT leads in combined 1440p performance. 8500 GT can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
8500 GT is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8500 GT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8500 GT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to 8500 GT if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.