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Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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Firepro W4190M
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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 R7 A8-7690K is positioned at rank 97 and the Firepro W4190M is on rank 45, so the Firepro W4190M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Performance Per Dollar Firepro W4190M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W4190M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7690K.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro W4190M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7690K and Firepro W4190M
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.
Firepro W4190M
The Firepro W4190M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K scores 1,141 and the Firepro W4190M reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is built on GCN 1.0 while the Firepro W4190M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 384 (Firepro W4190M). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Firepro W4190M). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,141 | 1,168+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+189% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+8% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+167% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 256 KB (Firepro W4190M) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro W4190M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs UVD4 (Firepro W4190M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCE1.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | UVD4 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCE1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7690K draws 100W versus the Firepro W4190M's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Firepro W4190M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) vs 350W (Firepro W4190M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7690K | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 30W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.4 | 38.9+241% |
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