Radeon HD 8690A
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Radeon HD 8690A vs GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

Radeon HD 8690A

2013Core: 775 MHzBoost: 825 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 8690A is positioned at rank #559 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 8690A

#549
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
3165%
#551
2869%
#552
2862%
#556
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2602%
#557
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2585%
#559
Radeon HD 8690A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#560
99%
#561
99%
#562
98%
#563
GeForce 9200
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
98%
#564
Radeon R7 M265DX
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
98%
#565
Radeon R9 M375
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#567
96%
#568
96%
#569
96%
#570
96%
#571
Radeon R5 M315
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#572
Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
MSRP: $599|Avg: $300
95%
#573
GeForce 9400 GT
MSRP: $59|Avg: $20
94%
#574
94%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8690A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1430.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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.

InsightRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1430.9%)
Leading raw performance (+1430.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $150 for the Radeon HD 8690A, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2961.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+2961.9%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)
More affordable ($75)

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 8690A and GeForce GTX 1650

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1430.9%. The Radeon HD 8690A is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
514
7,869+1431%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
320
896+180%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.528 TFLOPS
2.984 TFLOPS+465%
Boost Clock
825 MHz
1665 MHz+102%
ROPs
8
32+300%
TMUs
20
56+180%
L1 Cache
80 KB
896 KB+1020%
L2 Cache
0.13 MB
1 MB+669%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8690A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
128 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
0.13 MB
1 MB+669%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
11_1
12+9%
Max Displays
0
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC 4th gen.

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
UVD 3
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
UVD 3
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8690A draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8690A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
50W-33%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
None
Length
1mm
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
10.3
104.9+918%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2985.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon HD 8690AGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$150
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$75-50%
Performance per Dollar
3.4
104.9+2985%
Codename
Sun
TU117
Release
March 1 2013
April 23 2019
Ranking
#891
#323