Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs Moore Threads MTT S80
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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is significantly newer (2011 vs 0). The Radeon HD 6850 X2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Moore Threads MTT S80 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Moore Threads MTT S80.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | MUSA (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $170 for the Moore Threads MTT S80, it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 242.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) |
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 Moore Threads MTT S80
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.
Moore Threads MTT S80
The Moore Threads MTT S80 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,513 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the Moore Threads MTT S80 reaches 2,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Moore Threads MTT S80 uses MUSA, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S80).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,534 | 2,513 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | MUSA |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 ×2 | 4096+327% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 | 14.75 TFLOPS+860% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 256+700% |
| TMUs | 48 ×2 | 256+433% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs MUSA Gen2 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs MUSA Gen2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | MUSA Gen2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | MUSA Gen2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 255W — a 0.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 254W | 255W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 285mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0+1% | 9.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Moore Threads MTT S80 launched at $260 and now averages $170. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 costs 70.6% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 14.8 (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 242.6% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Moore Threads MTT S80 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $260-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-71% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.7+243% | 14.8 |
| Codename | Barts | Chunxiao |
| Release | September 19 2011 | sem dados |
| Ranking | #630 | #635 |
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