Radeon HD 6900M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The Radeon HD 6900M is positioned at rank #347 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 6900M

#337

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

954%

#339

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

865%

#340

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

863%

#344

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

784%

#345

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

779%

#347

Radeon HD 6900M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

93%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

93%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 489.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6900M.

Insight	Radeon HD 6900M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-489.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+489.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Radeon HD 6900M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6900M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 6900M

The Radeon HD 6900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,707 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6900M scores 1,707 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 489.6%. The Radeon HD 6900M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 6900M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,707	10,064+490%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	960	2560+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+579%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6900M	GeForce GTX 1060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6900M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6900M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6900M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.