GeForce GTX 690 vs Radeon TM

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.

GeForce GTX 690

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1900% higher power demand at 300W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 300W, a 285W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 690

2012

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 300W, a 285W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1900% higher power demand at 300W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon TM better than GeForce GTX 690?

Yes. Radeon TM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,564 vs 5,536 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon TM is a 2024 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 690 is a 2012 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon TM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2012, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon TM is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon TM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 690 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 690 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 690 is 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 5,536 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

GeForce GTX 690 Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
1080p
low	99 FPS	93 FPS
medium	81 FPS	78 FPS
high	62 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	80 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	47 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	30 FPS
medium	25 FPS	28 FPS
high	16 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 690 Open Radeon TM

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
1080p
low	126 FPS	126 FPS
medium	94 FPS	88 FPS
high	72 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	90 FPS
medium	47 FPS	60 FPS
high	35 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	38 FPS
medium	16 FPS	28 FPS
high	13 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 690 Open Radeon TM

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
1080p
low	249 FPS	250 FPS
medium	199 FPS	200 FPS
high	166 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	149 FPS	150 FPS
high	125 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	125 FPS	125 FPS
medium	100 FPS	100 FPS
high	83 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 690 Open Radeon TM

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
1080p
low	154 FPS	172 FPS
medium	125 FPS	135 FPS
high	112 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	118 FPS
medium	93 FPS	96 FPS
high	84 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	71 FPS
medium	52 FPS	56 FPS
high	42 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 690 and Radeon TM

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.

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 690 scores 5,536 and the Radeon TM reaches 5,564 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 690 is built on Kepler while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	5,536	5,564
Architecture	Kepler	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072 ×2+200%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.13 TFLOPS ×2	5.939 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1019 MHz	2900 MHz+185%
ROPs	32 ×2	32
TMUs	128 ×2+100%	64
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 690 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 690 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon TM has 4 GB. The Radeon TM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 690) vs 2 MB (Radeon TM) — the Radeon TM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit x2+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 690 draws 300W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 181% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 690) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.