GRID M60-0Q vs Radeon HD 7690M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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522%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

473%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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472%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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429%

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Radeon RX 6300

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426%

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Radeon HD 7690M

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100%

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GeForce MX570 A

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99%

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Arc Graphics 130T

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92%

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GeForce GT 520M

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91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M60-0Q.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 7690M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7690M 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.

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7690M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and Radeon HD 7690M

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

Radeon HD 7690M

The Radeon HD 7690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the Radeon HD 7690M reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7690M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 725 MHz.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 7690M
G3D Mark Score	827	832
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+327%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+593%	0.696 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+62%	725 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	768 KB+1500%	48 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 7690M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M60-0Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7690M) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	Radeon HD 7690M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7690M's 20W — a 167.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.