Radeon HD 6800M vs GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Radeon HD 6800M
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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 6800M is positioned at rank 289 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI is on rank 409, so the Radeon HD 6800M 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 6800M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6800M 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 6800M and GeForce GTX 285M SLI
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 2 2009. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 734 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6800M scores 753 and the GeForce GTX 285M SLI reaches 734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6800M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 285M SLI uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 256 (GeForce GTX 285M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 753+3% | 734 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+338% | 256 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6800M draws 151W versus the GeForce GTX 285M SLI's 150W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 285M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 285M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+2% | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6800M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GTX 285M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Barts | N10E-GTX |
| Release | October 21 2010 | March 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #661 | #753 |
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