Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire vs Quadro K2200
Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is positioned at rank 479 and the Quadro K2200 is on rank 169, so the Quadro K2200 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 6990M Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 283.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+283.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 6990M Crossfire and Quadro K2200
Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 2240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Quadro K2200
The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire scores 3,500 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 640 (Quadro K2200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,500 | 3,580+2% |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2240+250% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 has 4 GB. The Quadro K2200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 4th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire draws 50W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 30.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 203mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-26% | 68W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 203mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 70.0+33% | 52.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro K2200 launched at $500 and now averages $40. The Quadro K2200 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 89.5 (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 offers 284.1% better value. The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Quadro K2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $500-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.3 | 89.5+284% |
| Codename | Blackcomb XTX | GM107 |
| Release | July 12 2011 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #517 | #534 |
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