Radeon HD 6950 vs MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

124%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

112%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

112%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

102%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

101%

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MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

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100%

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Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M 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.

Radeon HD 6950 Benchmark Check

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6950 and MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M

The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,637 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6950 scores 2,593 and the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M reaches 2,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6950 is built on TeraScale 3 while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 384 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M).

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
G3D Mark Score	2,593	2,637+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1408+267%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.253 TFLOPS+137%	0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	88+38%	64
L1 Cache	352 KB	512 KB+45%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M has 2 GB. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 11.0 (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
DirectX	11_2	11.0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950) vs PureVideo HD (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VP4.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M
Encoder	UVD 3	PureVideo HD
Decoder	UVD 3	VP4
Codecs	—	MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6950 draws 200W versus the MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6950) vs 350W (MONSTER GeForce GTX 675M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.