Radeon HD 7690M vs Radeon R5 M435
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 R5 M435 is on rank 450, 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 Radeon R5 M435
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 R5 M435 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 R5 M435
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 R5 M435
The Radeon R5 M435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 860 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7690M scores 832 and the Radeon R5 M435 reaches 860 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 M435 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M435). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435). Boost clocks: 725 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 832 | 860+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+50% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+6% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 725 MHz | 1030 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+20% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 M435 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: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M435) — the Radeon HD 7690M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7690M draws 20W versus the Radeon R5 M435's 75W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M435). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-73% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 41.6+262% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Thames | Jet |
| Release | December 25 2011 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #928 | #922 |
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