MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
VS
Radeon HD 6950

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M vs Radeon HD 6950

NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6950

2010Boost: 800 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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is positioned at rank #16 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
124%
#8
112%
#9
112%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
102%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
101%
#16
MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
99%
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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.

InsightMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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 (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M 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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M and Radeon HD 6950

NVIDIA

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.

AMD

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M scores 2,637 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950).

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
G3D Mark Score
2,637+2%
2,593
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
TeraScale 3
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
1408+267%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9523 TFLOPS
2.253 TFLOPS+137%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
88+38%
L1 Cache
512 KB+45%
352 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
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 MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+100%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
DirectX
11.0
11_2
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 3.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
Encoder
PureVideo HD
UVD 3
Decoder
VP4
UVD 3
Codecs
MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
TDP
100W-50%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
275mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
26.4+103%
13.0
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Value Analysis

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).

FeatureMONSTER GeForce GTX 675MRadeon HD 6950
MSRP
$299
Avg Price (30d)
$100
Codename
GF114
Cayman
Release
March 22 2012
December 14 2010
Ranking
#704
#623