Quadro FX 3800
VS
Radeon HD 7690M

Quadro FX 3800 vs Radeon HD 7690M

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 3800

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7690M

2011Core: 725 MHzBoost: 725 MHz

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.

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 FX 3800

#331
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
14343%
#346
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
100%
#347
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
100%
#349
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
95%
#350
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
94%
#351
FirePro 2270
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
92%
#352
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
91%
#354
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
88%
#355
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
88%
#356
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
87%
#358
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
86%
#359
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
85%
#360
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
85%
#361
Quadro FX 380 LP
MSRP: $169|Avg: $15
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M

#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
95%
#228
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
522%
#230
473%
#231
472%
#235
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
429%
#236
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
426%
#238
Radeon HD 7690M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#239
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
99%
#240
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#242
GeForce GT 645
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
97%
#252
GeForce 720A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
92%
#253
GeForce GT 520M
MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A
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 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.

InsightQuadro FX 3800Radeon 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon 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)

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon 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 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.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon HD 7690M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
2 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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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.

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon 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%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7690M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 3800Radeon HD 7690M
MSRP
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$20
Codename
GT200B
Thames
Release
November 11 2008
December 25 2011
Ranking
#815
#928