Radeon HD 7690M XT vs Quadro FX 4800
Radeon HD 7690M XT
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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 XT is positioned at rank 425 and the Quadro FX 4800 is on rank 379, so the Quadro FX 4800 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 XT
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4800.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7690M XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 XT and Quadro FX 4800
Radeon HD 7690M XT
The Radeon HD 7690M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.
Quadro FX 4800
The Quadro FX 4800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7690M XT scores 1,009 and the Quadro FX 4800 reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 4800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4800). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,009 | 1,005 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+51% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 24+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7690M XT comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4800 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 4800) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+33% | 1.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7690M XT draws 25W versus the Quadro FX 4800's 150W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-83% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 40.4+503% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7690M XT launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro FX 4800 launched at $1799 and now averages $80. The Radeon HD 7690M XT costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 12.6 (Quadro FX 4800) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 100% better value. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7690M XT | Quadro FX 4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-92% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.2+100% | 12.6 |
| Codename | Thames | GT200B |
| Release | January 7 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #883 | #884 |
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