
Radeon R9 M375 vs Radeon HD 7690M XT

Radeon R9 M375
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Performance Spectrum - 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. The Radeon R9 M375 is positioned at rank 565 and the Radeon HD 7690M XT is on rank 425, so the Radeon HD 7690M XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M XT
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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7690M XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7690M XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 658.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+658.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R9 M375 and Radeon HD 7690M XT

Radeon R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 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 R9 M375 scores 998 and the Radeon HD 7690M XT reaches 1,009 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7690M XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M XT).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 998 | 1,009+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+33% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.299 TFLOPS+87% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+233% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | 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 R9 M375 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M XT has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M375 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_1 | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7690M XT's 25W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 25W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 40.4+204% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 7690M XT launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7690M XT costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) vs 25.2 (Radeon HD 7690M XT) — the Radeon HD 7690M XT offers 663.6% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375 | Radeon HD 7690M XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $40-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 25.2+664% |
| Codename | Tropo | Thames |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #889 | #883 |
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