GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition vs Radeon HD 6900M
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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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 GT 755M Mac Edition is positioned at rank 388 and the Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, so the Radeon HD 6900M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6900M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition 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 GT 755M Mac Edition and Radeon HD 6900M
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.
Radeon HD 6900M
The Radeon HD 6900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,707 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition scores 1,726 and the Radeon HD 6900M reaches 1,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 0.8333 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726+1% | 1,707 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8333 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+57% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.5+51% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Blackcomb |
| Release | November 8 2013 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #925 | #654 |
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