Radeon HD 8690A vs Radeon RX 7600
Radeon HD 8690A
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Radeon RX 7600 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 RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3125.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3125.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3125.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $250 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1835.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 8690A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1835.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 Radeon RX 7600
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 RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 3125.9%. The Radeon HD 8690A is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 514 | 16,581+3126% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 2048+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.528 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+4019% |
| Boost Clock | 825 MHz | 2655 MHz+222% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 20 | 128+540% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 8690A lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8690A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 1500% 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 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 12.2+11% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VCN 4.0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8690A draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 107% difference. The Radeon HD 8690A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-70% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3 | 100.5+876% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon HD 8690A costs 40% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 1850% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690A | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-44% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-40% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 66.3+1850% |
| Codename | Sun | Navi 33 |
| Release | March 1 2013 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #891 | #118 |
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