Radeon HD 8690A vs Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

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 Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is on rank 561, so the Radeon HD 8690A 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

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#563

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

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 Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

#551

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3212%

#553

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2912%

#554

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2904%

#558

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2641%

#559

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2623%

#561

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#562

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#563

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#564

Radeon R7 M265DX

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

99%

#565

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#567

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#568

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#569

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#570

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

96%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

96%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8690A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
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 HD 8690A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8690A holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8690A and Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

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 HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 and the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual reaches 507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual).

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
G3D Mark Score	514+1%	507
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	768+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
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 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
DirectX	11_1	12 (11_1)+9%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs No (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
Encoder	UVD 3	No
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 3
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8690A draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	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 HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual) — the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual offers 0% better value.