Radeon HD 8690A vs Radeon Vega 2

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 Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 2 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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.

Insight	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
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 8690A 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.

Radeon HD 8690A Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8690A and Radeon Vega 2

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 Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8690A is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score	514+2%	506
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	320	448+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.528 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+222%
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1900 MHz+130%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
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)

The Radeon HD 8690A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8690A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
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 Vega 2). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
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 Vega 2's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 8690A	Radeon Vega 2
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	10.3	33.7+227%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).