Radeon HD 8670M vs Radeon HD 8690A
Radeon HD 8670M
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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 8670M is positioned at rank 272 and the Radeon HD 8690A is on rank 559, so the Radeon HD 8670M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8670M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8670M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8690A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8670M 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 8670M and Radeon HD 8690A
Radeon HD 8670M
The Radeon HD 8670M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points.
Radeon HD 8690A
The Radeon HD 8690A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 514 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8670M scores 520 and the Radeon HD 8690A reaches 514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8670M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8690A uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690A). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 825 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520+1% | 514 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+300% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS+336% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz+9% | 825 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+300% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8670M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690A has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8670M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690A) — the Radeon HD 8670M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8670M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8690A's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8690A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8670M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8670M | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.2 | 10.3+98% |
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