Radeon 3020e vs Radeon HD 8690A

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.

Radeon 3020e vs Radeon HD 8690A FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Radeon 3020e vs Radeon HD 8690A: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon 3020e

2019

Why buy it

✅31.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Radeon HD 8690A is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 3020e is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Radeon HD 8690A

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon 3020e across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon 3020e is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 31.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon HD 8690A instead at 514 vs 505, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 3020e is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 8690A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 8690A is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon 3020e has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon 3020e vs Radeon HD 8690A Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

Radeon HD 8690A

The Radeon HD 8690A 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: 514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the Radeon HD 8690A reaches 514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 8690A uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690A). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
G3D Mark Score	505	514+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+60%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+136%	0.528 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+48%	825 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+60%	20
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Radeon 3020e and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 8690A. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690A) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 3.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
Encoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 3
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8690A's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8690A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	10.1	10.3+2%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Radeon 3020e came in at $0, while the Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150. On MSRP, Radeon 3020e was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon 3020e) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) — the Radeon 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 3020e (2019 vs 2013).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Radeon HD 8690A
MSRP	$0-100%	$150
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	3.4
Codename	Polaris 23	Sun
Release	May 13 2019	March 1 2013
Ranking	#757	#891

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