Radeon HD 6790 vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Radeon HD 6790
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6790 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6790 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 6790 and Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Radeon HD 6790
The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,538 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6790 scores 1,567 and the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 reaches 1,538 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6790 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 uses Generation 8.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 6790) vs 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Raw compute: 1.344 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6790) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6790 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,567+2% | 1,538 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.344 TFLOPS+59% | 0.8448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6790 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6790 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6790 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6790 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6790 draws 150W versus the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6790) vs 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6790 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 240mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.4 | 102.5+886% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 costs 100+% less ($149 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) vs Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) — the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6790 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $149 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | Barts | Broadwell GT3e |
| Release | April 4 2011 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #759 | #763 |
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