Radeon HD 6790 vs Radeon R9 M370X

Radeon HD 6790

2011Core: 840 MHz

Radeon R9 M370X

2015Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6790

150

1,567

0.0%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

1,570

+0.2%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon R7 250

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M370X

#461

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2076%

#463

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1882%

#464

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1877%

#468

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1707%

#469

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1695%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

96%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6790.

Insight	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M370X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M370X holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $149), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 49.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($100)

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.

Radeon HD 6790 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M370X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6790 and Radeon R9 M370X

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.

Radeon R9 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6790 scores 1,567 and the Radeon R9 M370X reaches 1,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6790 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 6790) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
G3D Mark Score	1,567	1,570
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+25%	640

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6790 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M370X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6790) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
DirectX	11.2 (11_0)	12 (FL 11_1)+7%
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6790) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6790) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 3.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6790 draws 150W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 6790) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon HD 6790	Radeon R9 M370X
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	10.4	20.9+101%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Radeon R9 M370X costs 32.9% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) vs 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the Radeon R9 M370X offers 49.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).