Radeon HD 7690M XT vs Radeon 530

Radeon HD 7690M XT

2013Core: 725 MHz

Radeon 530

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7690M XT

1,009

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,037

+2.8%

Radeon R5 A240

Radeon HD 6630M

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is positioned at rank #425 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 XT

#415

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1613%

#417

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1462%

#418

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1459%

#422

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1326%

#423

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1317%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

99%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

99%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

96%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

96%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7690M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ 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 $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 19.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+19.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 XT Benchmark Check

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7690M XT and Radeon 530

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.

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7690M XT scores 1,009 and the Radeon 530 reaches 1,037 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 530 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 384 (Radeon 530). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530).

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,037+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 3.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+25%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	48 KB	96 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7690M XT comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 530 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 300% 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 128 KB (Radeon 530) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_0)+7%
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 6.0.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
Encoder	UVD 3	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 6.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7690M XT draws 25W versus the Radeon 530's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 350W (Radeon 530). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon 530
TDP	25W-50%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	40.4+95%	20.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7690M XT launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 530 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 7690M XT costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 21.2 (Radeon 530) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 18.9% better value. The Radeon 530 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).