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Radeon HD 8690M
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Radeon HD 7690M XT
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 8690M is positioned at rank 247 and the Radeon HD 7690M XT is on rank 425, so the Radeon HD 8690M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8690M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7690M XT 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8690M and Radeon HD 7690M XT
Radeon HD 8690M
The Radeon HD 8690M 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: 984 points.
Radeon HD 7690M XT
The Radeon HD 7690M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8690M scores 984 and the Radeon HD 7690M XT reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8690M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7690M XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon HD 8690M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Raw compute: 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690M) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M XT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 984 | 1,009+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 480+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.528 TFLOPS | 0.696 TFLOPS+32% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8690M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M XT has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7690M XT) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon HD 8690M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8690M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8690M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7690M XT's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8690M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.7 | 40.4+105% |
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