Radeon E6760 vs Radeon HD 7690M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon E6760

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($240 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌125% higher power demand at 45W vs 20W.

Radeon HD 7690M

2011

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 20W instead of 45W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $240 MSRP).

Radeon E6760

2011

Radeon HD 7690M

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($240 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 20W instead of 45W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌125% higher power demand at 45W vs 20W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $240 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon E6760 better than Radeon HD 7690M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 850 vs 832 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon E6760 is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon E6760 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon E6760 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $240 MSRP. Radeon E6760 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon E6760 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $240 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $240 MSRP gets you and FSR upscaling.

Is Radeon HD 7690M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon HD 7690M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon E6760 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with FSR upscaling.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 E6760 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7690M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
1080p
low	19 FPS	17 FPS
medium	12 FPS	11 FPS
high	7 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	12 FPS
medium	7 FPS	6 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	3 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
1080p
low	29 FPS	37 FPS
medium	13 FPS	30 FPS
high	9 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	28 FPS
medium	4 FPS	20 FPS
high	3 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	19 FPS
medium	1 FPS	10 FPS
high	1 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
1080p
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	31 FPS	30 FPS
high	26 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	28 FPS
medium	23 FPS	22 FPS
high	19 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	19 FPS
medium	15 FPS	15 FPS
high	13 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	9 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
1080p
low	38 FPS	37 FPS
medium	31 FPS	30 FPS
high	26 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	17 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	7 FPS
medium	23 FPS	5 FPS
high	19 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	19 FPS	4 FPS
medium	15 FPS	3 FPS
high	13 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	2 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E6760 and Radeon HD 7690M

Radeon E6760

The Radeon E6760 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 850 points. Launch price was $239.99.

Radeon HD 7690M

The Radeon HD 7690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon E6760 scores 850 and the Radeon HD 7690M reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E6760 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7690M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon E6760) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M).

Feature	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
G3D Mark Score	850+2%	832
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	480	480
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	24
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E6760 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7690M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7690M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon E6760	Radeon HD 7690M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E6760 draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 7690M's 20W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon E6760) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.