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GeForce GTX 760M
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Radeon HD 6900M
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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 GTX 760M is positioned at rank 97 and the Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, so the GeForce GTX 760M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 760M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 760M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 Radeon HD 6900M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760M | 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 | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 760M 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 760M and Radeon HD 6900M
GeForce GTX 760M
The GeForce GTX 760M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 657 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. 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 GTX 760M 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 GTX 760M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726+1% | 1,707 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 960+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+29% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 192 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 760M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6900M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 760M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 760M draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 760M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-27% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4+38% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | Blackcomb |
| Release | May 30 2013 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #725 | #654 |
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