NVIDIA 2012

GeForce GTX 690

Summary

NVIDIA released the GeForce GTX 690 in 2012. This graphics card features the GK104 GPU, manufactured on a 28nm process. It comes equipped with 2 GB GDDR5 memory on a 256(x2)-bit interface, delivering up to 192256(x2) MB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at 915-1019 MHz with a theoretical compute performance of 3130368(x2) MFLOPS. The card connects via PCIe3.0 and requires 8pin(x2) external power. It supports DX11.

Performance

GPU Clock 915-1019 MHz
Memory Clock 6008(1502)
Shader Performance 3130368(x2) MFLOPS
Pixel Fillrate 32608(x2) MP/s
Texel Fillrate 130432(x2) MT/s

Memory

Memory Size 2048 MB
Bus Width 256(x2)-bit
Memory Type GDDR5
Max Bandwidth 192256(x2) MB/s

Architecture

GPU Chip GK104
Core Config 1536 SP; 128 TMU; 32 ROP(x2)
Vertex Processors 1536(x2)
Process Size 28nm
Transistors 3.5b(x2)

Compatibility

DirectX DX11
Bus Slot PCIe3.0
External Power 8pin(x2)

Release

Release Year 2012
Launch Price Enthusiast

Performance to Price

Worse Better

Performance Comparison

Shader Performance (MFLOPS)

Memory Bandwidth (MB/s)

Game Performance Estimates

FPS estimates scaled from RTX 3060 benchmark data. Actual results vary based on CPU, drivers, and game updates.

Cyberpunk 2077

2020
Medium
21
FPS
High
18
FPS
Ultra
14
FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

2019
Medium
18
FPS
High
14
FPS
Ultra
11
FPS

GTA V

2015
Medium
35
FPS
High
29
FPS
Ultra
22
FPS

Fortnite

2017
Medium
41
FPS
High
30
FPS
Ultra
20
FPS

Valorant

2020
Medium
93
FPS
High
79
FPS
Ultra
60
FPS

Counter-Strike 2

2023
Medium
45
FPS
High
35
FPS
Ultra
27
FPS

Call of Duty: MW III

2023
Medium
31
FPS
High
24
FPS
Ultra
18
FPS

Apex Legends

2019
Medium
36
FPS
High
29
FPS
Ultra
23
FPS

Elden Ring

2022
Medium
15
FPS
High
14
FPS
Ultra
12
FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

2023
Medium
19
FPS
High
14
FPS
Ultra
10
FPS

The Witcher 3

2015
Medium
33
FPS
High
24
FPS
Ultra
18
FPS

Baldur's Gate 3

2023
Medium
23
FPS
High
18
FPS
Ultra
14
FPS
60+ FPS (Smooth) 30-59 FPS (Playable) <30 FPS (Low)

Notes

Dual GPU card.