Radeon HD 6290M vs GeForce 6800 GT
Radeon HD 6290M
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GeForce 6800 GT
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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 Radeon HD 6290M is positioned at rank 597 and the GeForce 6800 GT is on rank 728, so the Radeon HD 6290M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 6800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6290M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6290M | GeForce 6800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 6800 GT 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 HD 6290M and GeForce 6800 GT
Radeon HD 6290M
The Radeon HD 6290M 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: 140 points.
GeForce 6800 GT
The GeForce 6800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6290M scores 140 and the GeForce 6800 GT reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6290M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 6800 GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 224 (GeForce 6800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | GeForce 6800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 140 | 142+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+329% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | GeForce 6800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6290M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6800 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 6290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | GeForce 6800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6290M draws 75W versus the GeForce 6800 GT's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 350W (GeForce 6800 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | GeForce 6800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 216mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9+111% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6290M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | GeForce 6800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 4 2011 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #654 | #825 |
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