Radeon E8860 vs Radeon HD 6900M
Radeon E8860
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Radeon HD 6900M
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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 Radeon E8860 is positioned at rank 451 and the Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, so the Radeon HD 6900M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8860
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.
| Insight | Radeon E8860 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6900M 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 Radeon E8860 and Radeon HD 6900M
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
Radeon HD 6900M
The Radeon HD 6900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,707 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon E8860 scores 1,686 and the Radeon HD 6900M reaches 1,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8860 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8860) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,686 | 1,707+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 960+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+63% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon E8860) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8860 draws 37W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8860) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W-51% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 45.6+100% | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Venus | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 25 2014 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #734 | #654 |
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