Radeon HD 6990 vs GRID M10-4Q
Radeon HD 6990
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GRID M10-4Q
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-4Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990 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 GRID M10-4Q.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (310mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID M10-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID M10-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $340 (vs $498), it costs 32% less, resulting in a 44.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($498) | ✅More affordable ($340) |
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 6990 and GRID M10-4Q
Radeon HD 6990
The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.
GRID M10-4Q
The GRID M10-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,977 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6990 scores 3,014 and the GRID M10-4Q reaches 2,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6990 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GRID M10-4Q uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 6990) vs 640 (GRID M10-4Q). Raw compute: 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6990) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,014+1% | 2,977 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+53% | 1.672 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96 ×2+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+20% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6990) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6990 draws 375W versus the GRID M10-4Q's 225W — a 50% difference. The GRID M10-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 6990) vs 350W (GRID M10-4Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 225W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 350W-53% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 310mm | — |
| Height | 115mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.0 | 13.2+65% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6990 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $498, while the GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 and now averages $340. The GRID M10-4Q costs 31.7% less ($158 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon HD 6990) vs 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) — the GRID M10-4Q offers 44.3% better value. The GRID M10-4Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990 | GRID M10-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-75% | $2805 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $498 | $340-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 8.8+44% |
| Codename | Antilles | GM107 |
| Release | March 8 2011 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #583 | #622 |
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