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Radeon HD 6290M
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Radeon X1800 GTO
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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 HD 6290M is positioned at rank 597 and the Radeon X1800 GTO is on rank 348, so the Radeon X1800 GTO 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 Radeon X1800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon X1800 GTO 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 X1800 GTO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6290M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6290M | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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 X1800 GTO 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 Radeon X1800 GTO
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.
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6290M scores 140 and the Radeon X1800 GTO reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6290M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon X1800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 140 | 141 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 4608+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+1488% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 288+500% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 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: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6290M draws 75W versus the Radeon X1800 GTO's 300W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6290M) vs 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.9+280% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6290M | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #654 | #42 |
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