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 Radeon HD 8690A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 514 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690A

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115%

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110%

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109%

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108%

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108%

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108%

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106%

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106%

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103%

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100%

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99%

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99%

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98%

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98%

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97%

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96%

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96%

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96%

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95%

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94%

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94%

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Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

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Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8690A across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8690A specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8690A scores 514 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Sun), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 320 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 20 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.528 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 825 MHz from a base of 775 MHz.

Specification	Radeon HD 8690A
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	514
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Sun
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	320
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	20
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	825 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	775 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.528 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	16.50 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	690 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#891

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8690A is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon HD 8690A
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	80 kB
L2 Cache	128 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8690A supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon HD 8690A
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11_1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 3, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon HD 8690A
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8690A draws 50W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon HD 8690A
TDPPower consumption under load	50W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $150, the Radeon HD 8690A delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #891 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon HD 8690A
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$150
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#891
Release Date	March 1 2013
Release Year	2013

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	8
TMUs	20
Vram	0.5 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	80 kB
L2 Cache	128 kB
Core Clock	775 MHz
Boost Clock	825 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	320
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	690 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	16.50
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Floating Point Performance	0.528 TFLOPS