Radeon HD 7690M vs Radeon HD 3850 X2
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 Radeon HD 3850 X2 is on rank 303, so the Radeon HD 7690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3850 X2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 Radeon HD 3850 X2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7690M and Radeon HD 3850 X2
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.
Radeon HD 3850 X2
The Radeon HD 3850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 822 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7690M scores 832 and the Radeon HD 3850 X2 reaches 822 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 3850 X2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 832+1% | 822 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 960 ×2+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2+121% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48 ×2+100% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 192 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7690M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3850 X2 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3850 X2) — the Radeon HD 3850 X2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7690M draws 20W versus the Radeon HD 3850 X2's 254W — a 170.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 3850 X2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon HD 3850 X2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-92% | 254W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 41.6+1200% | 3.2 |
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