Radeon HD 8690A vs Radeon 3020e

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

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3020e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon 3020e 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 Radeon HD 8690A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3020e.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 3020e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $150 for the Radeon HD 8690A, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 200.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+200.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($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 8690A Benchmark Check

Radeon 3020e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8690A and Radeon 3020e

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.

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 and the Radeon 3020e reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8690A is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 3020e uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 512 (Radeon 3020e). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
G3D Mark Score	514+2%	505
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	320	512+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.528 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+136%
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1218 MHz+48%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	32+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
DirectX	11_1	12 (12_1)+9%
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
Encoder	UVD 3	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3	VCN 1.0
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8690A draws 50W versus the Radeon 3020e's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 350W (Radeon 3020e). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon 3020e
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	10.3+2%	10.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3020e costs 67.3% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) — the Radeon 3020e offers 202.9% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).