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Quadro 7000
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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 Quadro 7000 is positioned at rank 398 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is on rank 479, so the Quadro 7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 7000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑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
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Quadro 7000 and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Quadro 7000
The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 7000 scores 3,505 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 7000 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 7000) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,505 | 3,500 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2240+338% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 7000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire has 2 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 7000 draws 204W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 121.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 7000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 204W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.2 | 70.0+307% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 7000 launched at $14499 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Quadro 7000) vs 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) — the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire offers 99.1% better value. The Quadro 7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 7000 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14499 | $699-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $150-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.7 | 23.3+99% |
| Codename | GF110 | Blackcomb XTX |
| Release | May 2 2012 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #541 | #517 |
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