GeForce GTX 675MX
VS
Radeon HD 6990

GeForce GTX 675MX vs Radeon HD 6990

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012Core: 600 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6990

2011Core: 830 MHz

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. 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675MX

#65
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
221%
#67
200%
#68
200%
#72
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
181%
#73
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
180%
#75
GeForce GTX 675MX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#78
Radeon HD 8970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170
99%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
96%
#87
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon HD 6990
DirectX
12 (11_0)+7%
11.2
Vulkan
1.2
None
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
4
5+25%
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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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon 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
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 675MX is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MXRadeon HD 6990
MSRP
$699
Avg Price (30d)
$498
Codename
GK104
Antilles
Release
October 1 2012
March 8 2011
Ranking
#588
#583