Radeon HD 7690M vs HD Graphics 520

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 HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the Radeon HD 7690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520

#379

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1261%

#381

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1143%

#382

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1140%

#386

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1037%

#387

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1030%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7690M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 7690M	HD Graphics 520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics 520 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

HD Graphics 520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7690M and HD Graphics 520

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.

HD Graphics 520

The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7690M scores 832 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 725 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	HD Graphics 520
G3D Mark Score	832	861+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Generation 9.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	480+150%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS+101%	0.3456 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	725 MHz	900 MHz+24%
ROPs	16+433%	3
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	HD Graphics 520
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 HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	HD Graphics 520
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7690M draws 20W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 28.6% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.