Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU vs Radeon HD 8750M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 7W instead of 50W, a 43W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon HD 8750M

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU: it remains the more sensible modern option while Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌614.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

2018

Radeon HD 8750M

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 7W instead of 50W, a 43W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU: it remains the more sensible modern option while Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
❌614.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 7W.

Quick Answers

So, is Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU better than Radeon HD 8750M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,072 vs 1,052 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (7W vs 50W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon HD 8750M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $200 MSRP. Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $200 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 8750M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon HD 8750M make more sense than Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU?

Yes. Radeon HD 8750M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU. The trade-off is that Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8750M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
1080p
low	48 FPS	13 FPS
medium	39 FPS	8 FPS
high	32 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	7 FPS
medium	29 FPS	4 FPS
high	24 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	3 FPS
medium	19 FPS	2 FPS
high	16 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
1080p
low	48 FPS	47 FPS
medium	39 FPS	38 FPS
high	32 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	27 FPS
high	24 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	24 FPS
medium	19 FPS	15 FPS
high	16 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
1080p
low	48 FPS	47 FPS
medium	39 FPS	38 FPS
high	32 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	29 FPS	28 FPS
high	24 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	24 FPS
medium	19 FPS	19 FPS
high	16 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	12 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
1080p
low	48 FPS	47 FPS
medium	39 FPS	38 FPS
high	32 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	17 FPS
1440p
low	36 FPS	6 FPS
medium	29 FPS	5 FPS
high	24 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	4 FPS
medium	19 FPS	3 FPS
high	16 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	1 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU and Radeon HD 8750M

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,072 points.

Radeon HD 8750M

The Radeon HD 8750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 26 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 670 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,052 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU scores 1,072 and the Radeon HD 8750M reaches 1,052 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
G3D Mark Score	1,072+2%	1,052
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8750M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8750M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU	Radeon HD 8750M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon HD 8750M's 50W — a 150.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8750M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.