Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs FireStream 9370

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 FireStream 9370

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

93%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

92%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

90%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

84%

#231

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4675%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

100%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

100%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

92%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

91%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

90%

#254

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

86%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

86%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

86%

#257

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

84%

#258

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

84%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

84%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FireStream 9370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6850 X2 and FireStream 9370

Radeon HD 6850 X2

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 points.

FireStream 9370

The FireStream 9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,528 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the FireStream 9370 reaches 2,528 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FireStream 9370 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9370). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9370).

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
G3D Mark Score	2,534	2,528
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	960 ×2	1600+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS ×2	2.64 TFLOPS+72%
ROPs	32 ×2	32
TMUs	48 ×2	80+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9370 has 4 GB. The FireStream 9370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 11.2 (FireStream 9370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
DirectX	11.2	11.2
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs None (FireStream 9370). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
Encoder	UVD 2.2	None
Decoder	UVD 2.2	UVD 2.2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the FireStream 9370's 225W — a 12.1% difference. The FireStream 9370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 350W (FireStream 9370). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	FireStream 9370
TDP	254W	225W-11%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	10.0	11.2+12%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FireStream 9370 launched at $800 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 50.6 (FireStream 9370) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 0.2% better value. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).