P102-100 vs Radeon HD 6990M
P102-100
Popular choices:
Radeon HD 6990M
Popular choices:
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The P102-100 is positioned at rank 201 and the Radeon HD 6990M is on rank 233, so the P102-100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar P102-100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The P102-100 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The P102-100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P102-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6990M.
| Insight | P102-100 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the P102-100 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 P102-100 and Radeon HD 6990M
P102-100
The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon HD 6990M
The Radeon HD 6990M 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 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.
Graphics Performance
The P102-100 scores 3,301 and the Radeon HD 6990M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P102-100 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6990M uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,200 (P102-100) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M). Raw compute: 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100) vs 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M).
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,301+1% | 3,264 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3200+186% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.77 TFLOPS+572% | 1.602 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 200+257% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1.2 MB+445% | 0.22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2.5 MB (P102-100) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6990M) — the P102-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The P102-100 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P102-100) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 32.6+147% |
Value Analysis
The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).
| Feature | P102-100 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GP102 | Blackcomb |
| Release | February 12 2018 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #560 | #691 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on P102-100 and Radeon HD 6990M
