P106-090 vs Radeon HD 6850 X2

P106-090

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz

Radeon HD 6850 X2

2011Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

P106-090

2,466

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon HD 6850 X2

254

2,534

+2.8%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 P106-090 is positioned at rank #184 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 P106-090

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#168

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#183

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#187

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#189

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The P106-090 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The P106-090 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-090.

Insight	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+62.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

P106-090 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6850 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of P106-090 and Radeon HD 6850 X2

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

Radeon HD 6850 X2

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 points.

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Graphics Performance

The P106-090 scores 2,466 and the Radeon HD 6850 X2 reaches 2,534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2).

Feature	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
G3D Mark Score	2,466	2,534+3%
Architecture	Pascal	TeraScale 2
Process Node	16 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	960 ×2+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.352 TFLOPS+53%	1.536 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	48+50%	32 ×2
TMUs	48	48 ×2
L1 Cache	288 KB+50%	192 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850 X2) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Decoder: NVDEC vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	UVD 2.2
Decoder	NVDEC	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The P106-090 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6850 X2's 254W — a 108.8% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	P106-090	Radeon HD 6850 X2
TDP	75W-70%	254W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	250mm	285mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	32.9+229%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 and now averages $50. The P106-090 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) — the P106-090 offers 62.1% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).