Radeon PRO W6300 vs GeForce GTX 690

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 PRO W6300 is positioned at rank #51 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 PRO W6300

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

99%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

99%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

99%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

90%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

84%

#36

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

531%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

100%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

90%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

90%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

86%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

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 PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Radeon PRO W6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 690 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon PRO W6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 690.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 690
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 690 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $150 for the Radeon PRO W6300, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 231.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 690
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 PRO W6300 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 690 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6300 and GeForce GTX 690

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

GeForce GTX 690

The GeForce GTX 690 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 3 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 3072 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,536 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6300 scores 5,560 and the GeForce GTX 690 reaches 5,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 690 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 690). Raw compute: 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 690). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1019 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 690
G3D Mark Score	5,560	5,536
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	3072 ×2+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.133 TFLOPS	3.13 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2040 MHz+100%	1019 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	48	128 ×2+167%
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 690
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit x2. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 690) — the Radeon PRO W6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 690
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit x2+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6300 draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 690's 300W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 690). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6300	GeForce GTX 690
TDP	25W-92%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	—	279mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	222.4+1102%	18.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 690 launched at $999 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 690 costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (Radeon PRO W6300) vs 123.0 (GeForce GTX 690) — the GeForce GTX 690 offers 231.5% better value. The Radeon PRO W6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).