Radeon HD 7690M vs GRID M60-0Q

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. The Radeon HD 7690M is positioned at rank #238 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

95%

#228

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

522%

#230

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

473%

#231

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

472%

#235

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

429%

#236

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

426%

#238

Radeon HD 7690M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

99%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

97%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 GRID M60-0Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 7690M	GRID M60-0Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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.

Radeon HD 7690M Benchmark Check

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7690M and GRID M60-0Q

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.

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7690M scores 832 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q). Boost clocks: 725 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	GRID M60-0Q
G3D Mark Score	832	827
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	2048+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+593%
Boost Clock	725 MHz	1178 MHz+62%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	48 KB	768 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	GRID M60-0Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7690M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-0Q has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	GRID M60-0Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7690M draws 20W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 167.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.