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Radeon HD 6290M
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Quadro NVS 420
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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. The Radeon HD 6290M is positioned at rank #597 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro NVS 420 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Quadro NVS 420 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6290M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6290M | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6290M 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 Quadro NVS 420
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.
Quadro NVS 420
The Quadro NVS 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6290M scores 140 and the Quadro NVS 420 reaches 137 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6290M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro NVS 420 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 2,304 (Quadro NVS 420). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 420).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 140+2% | 137 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 2304+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 7.589 TFLOPS+481% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 144+200% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 864 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro NVS 420 has 4 GB. The Quadro NVS 420 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 2 MB (Quadro NVS 420) — the Quadro NVS 420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6290M draws 75W versus the Quadro NVS 420's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 420). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 160mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9+36% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro NVS 420 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Quadro NVS 420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GP104 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #654 | #266 |
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