NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 vs ATI Radeon HD 3690
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
ATI Radeon HD 3690
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GTX 1070 outperforms ATI Radeon HD 3690 by 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+17%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1070 vs ATI Radeon HD 3690: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 shows a 17% advantage for GTX 1070 in gaming performance, while ATI Radeon HD 3690 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4135
91100
100100
687
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1070 is the best overall choice
GTX 1070 leads in combined game performance. GTX 1070 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1070 leads in the combined performance index
ATI Radeon HD 3690 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 113–118of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
ATI Radeon HD 3690
71 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
ATI Radeon HD 3690
100/100 · Price $119The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
41Better
35
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
36Better
32
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
34Better
29
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
91
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
62Better
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aBoard dependent
HDMIHDMI 2.0Board dependent
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors53
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.110.1
Vulkan1.4Not supported
OpenGL4.63.3
TFLOPS6.463Better0.429
Power consumption150 W75 WBetter
Clock speed1506 - 1683 MHzBetter670 MHz
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR3
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Release date20162008
ArchitecturePascalTeraScale
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 1.x
Launch price$239$119Better
Shader units / cores1920Better320
Base clock1506 MHzBetter670 MHz
Boost clock1683 MHzBetter670 MHz
VRAM8 GB GDDR5256 MB GDDR3Better
Memory frequency8 GHzBetter1,66 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth256 GB/sBetter27 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption150 W75 WBetter
Process node16 nmBetter55 nm
Recommended PSU450 W250 WBetter
Length267 mmVaries by board
Die size314 mm²192 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 2 MBL2 0.13 MBBetter
Transistor count7200 millionBetter666 million
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1070ATI Radeon HD 3690
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
13 FPSEstimated 64%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 57%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369021 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369018 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 36909 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%ATI Radeon HD 36905 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369021 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369018 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 36909 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%ATI Radeon HD 36905 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1070191 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3690175 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1070135 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3690123 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 107097 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 369066 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107032 FPSEstimated 65%ATI Radeon HD 369024 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1070124 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 3690113 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 1070106 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 369097 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 107070 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 369048 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107021 FPSEstimated 65%ATI Radeon HD 369016 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1070156 FPSEstimated 80%ATI Radeon HD 3690142 FPSEstimated 78%GTX 1070101 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 369092 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 107087 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 369060 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107047 FPSEstimated 65%ATI Radeon HD 369035 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369021 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369018 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 36909 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%ATI Radeon HD 36905 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1070101 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 369092 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 107084 FPSEstimated 74%ATI Radeon HD 369077 FPSEstimated 72%GTX 107063 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 369043 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 107022 FPSEstimated 65%ATI Radeon HD 369016 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369021 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369018 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 36909 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%ATI Radeon HD 36905 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369021 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369018 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 36909 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%ATI Radeon HD 36905 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldGTX 107023 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369021 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107019 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 369018 FPSEstimated 64%GTX 107013 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 36909 FPSEstimated 58%GTX 10705 FPSEstimated 57%ATI Radeon HD 36905 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100413516%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100472947%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100492758%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100687163%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100911009%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100532283%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100522474%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100492758%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100562095%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100492758%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.110.1
Vulkan1.4Not supported
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 1.x
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalTeraScale
Process node16 nmBetter55 nm
Release date20162008
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count7200 millionBetter666 million
Die size314 mm²192 mm²Better
Shader units / cores1920Better320
Base clock1506 MHzBetter670 MHz
Boost clock1683 MHzBetter670 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 2x16
Length267 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU450 W250 WBetter
Power connector8 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0Board dependent
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aBoard dependent
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors53
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1070 and ATI Radeon HD 3690 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR5256 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR3
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS6.463Better0.429
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1070 or ATI Radeon HD 3690?+
GTX 1070 has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1070 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1070 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1070 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1070 offers more overall performance, while GTX 1070 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1070 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1070 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1070 leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1070 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1070 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
ATI Radeon HD 3690 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
ATI Radeon HD 3690 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1070 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.