Radeon R9 285 / 380
VS
GeForce GTX 690

Radeon R9 285 / 380 vs GeForce GTX 690

AMD

Radeon R9 285 / 380

2014Core: 918 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 690

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 1019 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 285 / 380
190
5,550
+0.3%
brand logoRadeon HD 7790
brand logoRadeon RX 560
brand logoRadeon R9 270
brand logoRadeon R9 M395
brand logoRadeon RX 6550M
brand logoRadeon RX 6600M
brand logoRadeon 8060S
brand logoRadeon RX 6800
GeForce GTX 690
300
5,536
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 860M
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 760
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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.

InsightRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
🛑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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 690 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 690 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $199), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 341.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+341.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)
✅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 R9 285 / 380 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 690 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low136 FPS
medium95 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS
medium60 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium29 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low124 FPS
medium91 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra52 FPS
1440p
low81 FPS
medium59 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low35 FPS
medium28 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low188 FPS
medium131 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra61 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium74 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra33 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium28 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low193 FPS
medium140 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra54 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium82 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra16 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low250 FPS
medium200 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra125 FPS
1440p
low187 FPS
medium150 FPS
high125 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low125 FPS
medium100 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra62 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low249 FPS
medium199 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra125 FPS
1440p
low187 FPS
medium149 FPS
high125 FPS
ultra93 FPS
4K
low125 FPS
medium100 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra62 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low181 FPS
medium149 FPS
high121 FPS
ultra81 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium87 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low43 FPS
medium35 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low190 FPS
medium155 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra73 FPS
1440p
low84 FPS
medium73 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4K
low34 FPS
medium28 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra13 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 / 380 and GeForce GTX 690

AMD

Radeon R9 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

NVIDIA

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 R9 285 / 380 scores 5,550 and the GeForce GTX 690 reaches 5,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 690 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 690). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 690).

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
G3D Mark Score
5,550
5,536
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1792
3072 ×2+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.29 TFLOPS+5%
3.13 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs
32
32 ×2
TMUs
112
128 ×2+14%
L1 Cache
448 KB+250%
128 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce 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 GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 192.2 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 690) — a 9.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 690. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit x2.

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
176 GB/s
192.2 GB/s x2+9%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit x2
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 690). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
DirectX
12
12_0
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 690). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs VP5.

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
Encoder
VCE 3.0
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD 5.0
VP5
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 690's 300W — a 44.9% difference. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 690). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
TDP
190W-37%
300W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
2x 8-pin
Length
221mm
279mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
29.2+58%
18.5
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GeForce GTX 690 launched at $999 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 690 costs 77.4% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 123.0 (GeForce GTX 690) — the GeForce GTX 690 offers 340.9% better value. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon R9 285 / 380GeForce GTX 690
MSRP
$199-80%
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$199
$45-77%
Performance per Dollar
27.9
123.0+341%
Codename
Tonga
GK104
Release
September 2 2014
May 3 2012
Ranking
#365
#414