Quadro 3000M vs Radeon HD 8690M
Quadro 3000M
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Radeon HD 8690M
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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 Quadro 3000M is positioned at rank 120 and the Radeon HD 8690M is on rank 247, so the Quadro 3000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 3000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 Radeon HD 8690M.
| Insight | Quadro 3000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| 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 (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 3000M 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 3000M and Radeon HD 8690M
Quadro 3000M
The Quadro 3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,001 points. Launch price was $398.96.
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 3000M scores 1,001 and the Radeon HD 8690M reaches 984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 3000M is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8690M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro 3000M) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690M). Raw compute: 0.432 TFLOPS (Quadro 3000M) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690M).
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,001+2% | 984 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 320+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.432 TFLOPS | 0.528 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | 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 3000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690M has 512 MB. The Quadro 3000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 3000M) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690M) — the Quadro 3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 3000M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8690M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 3000M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 3000M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 19.7+48% |
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