Quadro CX vs Radeon HD 8690M

Quadro CX

2008Core: 602 MHz

Radeon HD 8690M

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro CX

150

947

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon HD 8690M

984

+3.9%

Radeon R5 M335

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

Radeon R7 G

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 CX is positioned at rank 383 and the Radeon HD 8690M is on rank 247, so the Radeon HD 8690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX

#368

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

31432%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

100%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

94%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

91%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

89%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

89%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

85%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

81%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

81%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

68%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

68%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

66%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

64%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

57%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690M

#237

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

552%

#239

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

500%

#240

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

499%

#244

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

454%

#245

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

450%

#247

Radeon HD 8690M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

96%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

96%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro CX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro CX	Radeon HD 8690M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑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	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 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.

Quadro CX Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8690M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro CX and Radeon HD 8690M

Quadro CX

The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro CX scores 947 and the Radeon HD 8690M reaches 984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro CX is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8690M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro CX) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690M). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690M).

Feature	Quadro CX	Radeon HD 8690M
G3D Mark Score	947	984+4%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	55 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	320+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	0.528 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs	24+200%	8
TMUs	64+220%	20
L2 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro CX	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro CX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690M has 512 MB. The Quadro CX offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro CX) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690M) — the Quadro CX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro CX	Radeon HD 8690M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (Quadro CX) vs 12 (Radeon HD 8690M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro CX	Radeon HD 8690M
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12+8%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro CX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8690M). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs UVD 3.

Feature	Quadro CX	Radeon HD 8690M
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro CX draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8690M's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro CX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.