Quadro K2200M vs Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Quadro K2200M
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Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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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 Quadro K2200M is positioned at rank 27 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is on rank 479, so the Quadro K2200M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2200M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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 K2200M | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2200M 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 Quadro K2200M and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Quadro K2200M
The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.
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 K2200M scores 3,535 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200M) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,535+1% | 3,500 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2240+250% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | 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 K2200M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire has 2 GB. The Quadro K2200M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200M draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 50W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4 | 70.0+29% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GM107 | Blackcomb XTX |
| Release | July 19 2014 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #539 | #517 |
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