Radeon HD 6900M vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is on rank 277, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G 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 HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (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 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,672 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6900M scores 1,707 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G reaches 1,672 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6900M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,707+2% | 1,672 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Vega |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960+88% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+41% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6900M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6900M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6900M draws 75W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6900M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 22.8 | 111.5+389% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $70 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | January 4 2011 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #654 | #721 |
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