Radeon HD 7690M XT vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M

Radeon HD 7690M XT

2013Core: 725 MHz

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7690M XT

1,009

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,030

+2.1%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6700S

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M is on rank 390, so the Radeon HD 8600/8700M 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 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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M

#380

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1265%

#382

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1147%

#383

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1144%

#387

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1040%

#388

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1033%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 HD 8600/8700M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+36.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 HD 8600/8700M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7690M XT and Radeon HD 8600/8700M

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 HD 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7690M XT scores 1,009 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,030+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	640+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	0.992 TFLOPS+43%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	48 KB	160 KB+233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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 HD 8600/8700M 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 System.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7690M XT draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M'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 HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 7690M XT	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
TDP	25W-50%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	40.4+96%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) vs 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 36.1% better value.