Quadro FX 4800 vs Radeon HD 7690M XT
Quadro FX 4800
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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 FX 4800 is positioned at rank 379 and the Radeon HD 7690M XT is on rank 425, so the Quadro FX 4800 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 4800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4800.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7690M XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 4800 and Radeon HD 7690M XT
Quadro FX 4800
The Quadro FX 4800 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: 1,005 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Radeon HD 7690M XT
The Radeon HD 7690M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4800 scores 1,005 and the Radeon HD 7690M XT reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7690M XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,009 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 480+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+51% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4800 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M XT has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4800) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7690M XT) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB | 2 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4800 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7690M XT's 25W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 25W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.7 | 40.4+503% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4800 launched at $1799 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 7690M XT launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7690M XT costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) vs 25.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 100% better value. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4800 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799 | $150-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $40-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.6 | 25.2+100% |
| Codename | GT200B | Thames |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #884 | #883 |
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