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Quadro 2000D
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Radeon HD 8690M
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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 Quadro 2000D is positioned at rank 311 and the Radeon HD 8690M is on rank 247, so the Radeon HD 8690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000D
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 2000D | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8690M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 2000D and Radeon HD 8690M
Quadro 2000D
The Quadro 2000D is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 980 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon HD 8690M
The Radeon HD 8690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 984 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 2000D scores 980 and the Radeon HD 8690M reaches 984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 2000D is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8690M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro 2000D) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000D) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690M).
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 980 | 984 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 0.528 TFLOPS+10% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 2000D comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690M has 512 MB. The Quadro 2000D offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro 2000D) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690M) — the Quadro 2000D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 2000D draws 62W versus the Radeon HD 8690M's 50W — a 21.4% difference. The Radeon HD 8690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 2000D) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 62W | 50W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8 | 19.7+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8690M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 2000D | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GF106 | Sun |
| Release | October 5 2011 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #892 | #891 |
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