Radeon HD 7690M vs GeForce 920A
Radeon HD 7690M
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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 7690M is positioned at rank 238 and the GeForce 920A is on rank 396, so the Radeon HD 7690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7690M | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7690M 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 7690M and GeForce 920A
Radeon HD 7690M
The Radeon HD 7690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.
GeForce 920A
The GeForce 920A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 829 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7690M scores 832 and the GeForce 920A reaches 829 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 920A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 384 (GeForce 920A). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 920A). Boost clocks: 725 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 832 | 829 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 725 MHz | 941 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 7690M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 920A has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920A) — the GeForce 920A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7690M draws 20W versus the GeForce 920A's 33W — a 49.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 350W (GeForce 920A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-39% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 41.6+66% | 25.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | GeForce 920A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Thames | GM108 |
| Release | December 25 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #928 | #810 |
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