
GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon HD 6990

GeForce GTX 675MX
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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. The GeForce GTX 675MX is positioned at rank #75 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675MX
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 675MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (310mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6990 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 GTX 675MX and Radeon HD 6990

GeForce GTX 675MX
The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.

Radeon HD 6990
The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 675MX scores 2,951 and the Radeon HD 6990 reaches 3,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 675MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6990 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6990). Raw compute: 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6990).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,951 | 3,014+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1536 ×2+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.256 TFLOPS | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+103% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96 ×2+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 384 KB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 675MX comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 675MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6990). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 5+25% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs None (Radeon HD 6990). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6990).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 675MX draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6990's 375W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 675MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX) vs 750W (Radeon HD 6990). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-73% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-53% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 310mm |
| Height | — | 115mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5+269% | 8.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 675MX is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 675MX | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $498 |
| Codename | GK104 | Antilles |
| Release | October 1 2012 | March 8 2011 |
| Ranking | #588 | #583 |
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