Moore Threads MTT S80 vs Radeon HD 6950
Moore Threads MTT S80
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Performance Per Dollar Moore Threads MTT S80
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon HD 6950 is significantly newer (2010 vs 0). The Radeon HD 6950 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Moore Threads MTT S80 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Moore Threads MTT S80 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | MUSA (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (275mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $170 for the Moore Threads MTT S80, it costs 41% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 75.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+75.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Moore Threads MTT S80 and Radeon HD 6950
Moore Threads MTT S80
The Moore Threads MTT S80 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,513 points.
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 Moore Threads MTT S80 scores 2,513 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Moore Threads MTT S80 is built on MUSA while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S80) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950).
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,513 | 2,593+3% |
| Architecture | MUSA | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+191% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.75 TFLOPS+555% | 2.253 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 256+700% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+191% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Moore Threads MTT S80 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The Moore Threads MTT S80 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S80) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6950) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: MUSA Gen2 (Moore Threads MTT S80) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: MUSA Gen2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | MUSA Gen2 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | MUSA Gen2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Moore Threads MTT S80 draws 255W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 24.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 255W | 200W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 275mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.9 | 13.0+31% |
Value Analysis
The Moore Threads MTT S80 launched at $260 MSRP and currently averages $170, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 41.2% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.8 (Moore Threads MTT S80) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 75% better value.
| Feature | Moore Threads MTT S80 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $260-13% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $170 | $100-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.8 | 25.9+75% |
| Codename | Chunxiao | Cayman |
| Release | sem dados | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #635 | #623 |
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