Radeon 625 vs Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Radeon 625
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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 Radeon 625 is positioned at rank 357 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is on rank 465, so the Radeon 625 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 625
Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 625 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 625 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $100 for the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 100.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon 625 and Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Radeon 625
The Radeon 625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,077 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 625 scores 1,077 and the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU reaches 1,072 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,077 | 1,072 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 625 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon 625 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 625 draws 50W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU's 7W — a 150.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 625) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 7W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 21.5 | 153.1+612% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 625 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU launched at $200 and now averages $100. The Radeon 625 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (Radeon 625) vs 10.7 (Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU) — the Radeon 625 offers 100.9% better value. The Radeon 625 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-50% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+101% | 10.7 |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | — |
| Release | May 13 2019 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #858 | #860 |
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