GeForce 770M vs Radeon HD 6990M
GeForce 770M
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Radeon HD 6990M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 770M is positioned at rank 57 and the Radeon HD 6990M is on rank 233, so the GeForce 770M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 770M.
| Insight | GeForce 770M | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6990M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and Radeon HD 6990M
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Radeon HD 6990M
The Radeon HD 6990M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the Radeon HD 6990M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 770M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6990M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce 770M) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M) vs 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,246 | 3,264 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1120+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.53 TFLOPS | 1.602 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 224 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 6990M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce 770M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6990M) — the Radeon HD 6990M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3+33% | 32.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 770M | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | Blackcomb |
| Release | May 30 2013 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #603 | #691 |
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