Radeon HD 6900M vs Radeon E8860
Radeon HD 6900M
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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 Radeon E8860 is on rank 451, so the Radeon HD 6900M 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 Radeon E8860
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6900M 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 Radeon E8860
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.
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6900M scores 1,707 and the Radeon E8860 reaches 1,686 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6900M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon E8860 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 640 (Radeon E8860). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,707+1% | 1,686 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+50% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+63% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 256 KB (Radeon E8860) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6900M draws 75W versus the Radeon E8860's 37W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 350W (Radeon E8860). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 37W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 22.8 | 45.6+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8860 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon E8860 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Venus |
| Release | January 4 2011 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #654 | #734 |
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