
Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon HD 7690M

Quadro FX 3800
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Radeon HD 7690M
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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 FX 3800 is positioned at rank 347 and the Radeon HD 7690M is on rank 238, so the Radeon HD 7690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3800.
| Insight | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 3800 and Radeon HD 7690M

Quadro FX 3800
The Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 3800 scores 824 and the Radeon HD 7690M reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 3800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7690M uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 3800) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 832 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 480+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 3800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 3800 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 7690M's 20W — a 161.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 3800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 20W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 41.6+845% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7690M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 3800 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | Thames |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #928 |
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