Radeon HD 7690M vs Quadro FX 3800

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 Quadro FX 3800 is on rank 347, 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 Quadro FX 3800

#331

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#349

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#350

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#351

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#352

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#354

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#356

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

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 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3800.

Insight	Radeon HD 7690M	Quadro FX 3800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 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

Quadro FX 3800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7690M and Quadro FX 3800

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.

Quadro FX 3800

The Quadro FX 3800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7690M scores 832 and the Quadro FX 3800 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3800). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3800).

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	Quadro FX 3800
G3D Mark Score	832	824
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	480+100%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS+12%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	Quadro FX 3800
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 Quadro FX 3800 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M	Quadro FX 3800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7690M draws 20W versus the Quadro FX 3800's 189W — a 161.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.