Radeon HD 6770M vs Radeon HD 8690M
Radeon HD 6770M
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Radeon HD 8690M
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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 HD 6770M is positioned at rank 164 and the Radeon HD 8690M is on rank 247, so the Radeon HD 6770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6770M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6770M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8690M 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 Radeon HD 6770M and Radeon HD 8690M
Radeon HD 6770M
The Radeon HD 6770M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 964 points.
Radeon HD 8690M
The Radeon HD 8690M 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: 984 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6770M scores 964 and the Radeon HD 8690M reaches 984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6770M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8690M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 964 | 984+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+50% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+32% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+20% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6770M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6770M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690M) — the Radeon HD 6770M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6770M draws 35W versus the Radeon HD 8690M's 50W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6770M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6770M | Radeon HD 8690M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-30% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.5+40% | 19.7 |
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