Radeon HD 6900M
VS
Radeon HD 7750

Radeon HD 6900M vs Radeon HD 7750

AMD

Radeon HD 6900M

2011Core: 680 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7750

2012Boost: 800 MHz

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. 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
865%
#340
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
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 Radeon HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7750 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 6900MRadeon HD 7750
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 HD 7750

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7750

The Radeon HD 7750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,703 points. Launch price was $109.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6900M scores 1,707 and the Radeon HD 7750 reaches 1,703 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6900M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 512 (Radeon HD 7750). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7750).

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon HD 7750
G3D Mark Score
1,707
1,703
Architecture
TeraScale 2
GCN 1.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
960+88%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.306 TFLOPS+59%
0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
48+50%
32
L1 Cache
192 KB+50%
128 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon HD 7750
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6900M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7750 has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 7750 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7750) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon HD 7750
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
4 GB+700%
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
72 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6900M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7750's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 300W (Radeon HD 7750). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon HD 7750
TDP
75W
55W-27%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
None
Length
168mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
60°C
Perf/Watt
22.8
31.0+36%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7750 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon HD 7750
MSRP
$109
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
Blackcomb
Cape Verde
Release
January 4 2011
February 15 2012
Ranking
#654
#731