GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

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 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is on rank 479, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

#469

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2167%

#471

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1964%

#472

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1959%

#476

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1782%

#477

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1769%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

100%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

99%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

98%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

96%

#487

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

95%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

94%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire.

Insight	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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.

GeForce GTX 870M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

GeForce GTX 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire 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 2240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	3,536+1%	3,500
Architecture	Kepler	Terascale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1344	2240+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs None (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90.