Radeon HD 8690A vs Quadro FX 5600

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 8690A is positioned at rank 559 and the Quadro FX 5600 is on rank 407, so the Quadro FX 5600 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 8690A

#549

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3165%

#551

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2869%

#552

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#561

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#562

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

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

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#568

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#569

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#570

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

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

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5600

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

82072%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

100%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

89%

#411

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

89%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

67%

#416

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

56%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

50%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

44%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

39%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

33%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Quadro FX 5600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 206.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Quadro FX 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+206.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 8690A Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8690A and Quadro FX 5600

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.

Quadro FX 5600

The Quadro FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 and the Quadro FX 5600 reaches 525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8690A is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 5600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5600). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600).

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Quadro FX 5600
G3D Mark Score	514	525+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	320+33%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.528 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	80+300%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Quadro FX 5600
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8690A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5600 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 5600) — the Quadro FX 5600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Quadro FX 5600
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8690A draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 5600's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8690A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Quadro FX 5600
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	10.3+268%	2.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro FX 5600 launched at $2999 and now averages $50. The Quadro FX 5600 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) — the Quadro FX 5600 offers 208.8% better value. The Radeon HD 8690A is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).