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.

Overview

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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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 690 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 690 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 690 scores 5,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3072 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1019 MHz from a base of 915 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 690
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,536
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	3072 ×2
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128 ×2
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32 ×2
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1019 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	915 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	3.13 TFLOPS ×2
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	130.4 ×2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	3,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#414

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 690 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit x2 memory bus, delivering 192.2 GB/s x2 of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 690
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit x2
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	192.2 GB/s x2
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 690
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 3.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, Mini-DisplayPortx 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen, decoder: VP5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	GeForce GTX 690
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	Mini-DisplayPortx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 1st Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	VP5

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 690 draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 279mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce GTX 690
TDPPower consumption under load	300 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	650W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	279mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $45 (MSRP: $999), the GeForce GTX 690 delivers 123 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #414 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 690
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$45
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#414
Release Date	May 3 2012
Release Year	2012