Radeon HD 6900M
VS
Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

Radeon HD 6900M vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

AMD

Radeon HD 6900M

2011Core: 680 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6900M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6900M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon HD 6900MRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 RX Vega 11 Processor

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 RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6900M scores 1,707 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor reaches 1,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6900M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor).

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
G3D Mark Score
1,707
1,769+4%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
GCN 5.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
960+36%
704
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.306 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs
32+300%
8
TMUs
48+9%
44

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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 RX Vega 11 Processor has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6900M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
Shared
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
System
System
Bus Width
System
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6900M draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
TDP
75W
35W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
22.8
50.5+121%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon HD 6900MRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Blackcomb
Raven
Release
January 4 2011
May 10 2018
Ranking
#654
#673