Radeon HD 6900M vs GeForce GTX 670M
Radeon HD 6900M
Popular choices:
GeForce GTX 670M
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 6900M is positioned at rank 347 and the GeForce GTX 670M is on rank 149, so the GeForce GTX 670M 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 6900M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 670M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (3 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 670M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 670M 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 6900M and GeForce GTX 670M
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 670M
The GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 598 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,714 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6900M scores 1,707 and the GeForce GTX 670M reaches 1,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6900M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 670M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 670M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 0.8037 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,707 | 1,714 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+186% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+62% | 0.8037 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6900M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 670M offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 670M) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 3 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6900M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 670M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | GeForce GTX 670M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 22.8 | 22.9 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon HD 6900M and GeForce GTX 670M
