Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs GRID M3-3020
Radeon HD 6850 X2
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID M3-3020
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 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M3-3020.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 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 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6850 X2 and GRID M3-3020
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.
GRID M3-3020
The GRID M3-3020 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the GRID M3-3020 reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID M3-3020 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 640 (GRID M3-3020). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M3-3020).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,534+1% | 2,500 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 ×2+50% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 | 1.672 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48 ×2+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 2 MB (GRID M3-3020) — the GRID M3-3020 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the GRID M3-3020's 250W — a 1.6% difference. The GRID M3-3020 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 350W (GRID M3-3020). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 254W | 250W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M3-3020 launched at $1000 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 50.0 (GRID M3-3020) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 1.4% better value. The GRID M3-3020 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GRID M3-3020 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-65% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.7+1% | 50.0 |
| Codename | Barts | GM107 |
| Release | September 19 2011 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #630 | #587 |
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