Radeon HD 2900 XT vs GRID RTX6000-2Q

Radeon HD 2900 XT

2013Core: 725 MHz

GRID RTX6000-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 2900 XT

660

+0.6%

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

Radeon HD 8690A

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

656

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 HD 2900 XT is positioned at rank 666 and the GRID RTX6000-2Q is on rank 414, so the GRID RTX6000-2Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 XT

#656

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#658

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#659

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#663

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#664

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#672

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-2Q

#399

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

147730%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

100%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

90%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

80%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

80%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

70%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

60%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

60%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

50%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

40%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

20%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

10%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-2Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 2900 XT	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $1,500), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 7445.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 2900 XT	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7445.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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.

Radeon HD 2900 XT Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-2Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2900 XT and GRID RTX6000-2Q

Radeon HD 2900 XT

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 2900 XT scores 660 and the GRID RTX6000-2Q reaches 656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID RTX6000-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 XT	GRID RTX6000-2Q
G3D Mark Score	660	656
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480	2048+327%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.696 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+593%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	48 KB	768 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 XT	GRID RTX6000-2Q
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 2900 XT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 XT	GRID RTX6000-2Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 2900 XT draws 25W versus the GRID RTX6000-2Q's 225W — a 160% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 XT	GRID RTX6000-2Q
TDP	25W-89%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	26.4+810%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 2900 XT launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q launched at $6300 and now averages $1500. The Radeon HD 2900 XT costs 98.7% less ($1480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.0 (Radeon HD 2900 XT) vs 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the Radeon HD 2900 XT offers 8150% better value. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).