AMD Radeon HD 8690M vs AMD Radeon R7 M460
The Radeon R7 M460 has 34% better performance than the Radeon HD 8690M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 8690M and the Radeon R7 M460 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon HD 8690M GPU
The Radeon HD 8690M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2013. Its Sun chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 32 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon HD 8690M has the 398th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R7 M460 GPU
The Radeon R7 M460 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2016. Its Meso chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,125 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 36 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R7 M460 has the 350th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.04% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2013 | Q2 2016 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 15 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 11 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 5 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 920MX | 8 | +48% |
| GeForce 930MX | 7.9 | +46% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 7 | +30% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 5.4 | |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 5.2 | -4% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M460 has 34% better performance than the Radeon HD 8690M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 8690M is ranked 398th with a score of 1,600, and the Radeon R7 M460 is ranked 350th with a score of 2,139.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 8690M and the Radeon R7 M460 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 930M | 2,153 | +35% |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 2,148 | +34% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 2,139 | +34% |
| GeForce MX110 | 2,121 | +33% |
| GeForce GT 650M | 2,111.5 | +32% |
| Radeon R5 M320 | 1,652 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 460M | 1,623 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 8690M | 1,600 | |
| Radeon R5 M240 | 1,588 | -1% |
| Quadro 3000M | 1,539 | -4% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 7,930 (+30.41%) | 6,081 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,210 (+2.8%) | 1,177 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,790 | 2,256.5 (+26.06%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 41 (+8.75%) | 37.7 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 984 | 1,071 (+8.84%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 759 (+270.24%) | 205 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Sun | Meso |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 690 million | 1,550 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s | 36 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 320 | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 5 | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 20 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 925 MHz | 730 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 975 MHz | 1,024 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 7.8 GPixel/s | 8.19 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 19.5 GTexel/s | 24.58 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 624 GFLOPS | 786.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 39 GFLOPS | 49.15 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 8690M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.