RADEON HD 6350 vs Radeon HD 6290M
RADEON HD 6350
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Radeon HD 6290M
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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 6350 is positioned at rank 240 and the Radeon HD 6290M is on rank 597, so the RADEON HD 6350 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 6350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON HD 6350 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 6350 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON HD 6350 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 6350 and Radeon HD 6290M
RADEON HD 6350
The RADEON HD 6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $180.
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.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD 6350 scores 141 and the Radeon HD 6290M reaches 140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD 6350 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 6290M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6290M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD 6350) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6290M).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 140 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+33% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+47% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD 6350 draws 186W versus the Radeon HD 6290M's 75W — a 85.1% difference. The Radeon HD 6290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD 6350) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | Radeon HD 6290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 75W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 1.9+137% |
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