Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire vs Radeon Pro 560
Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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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 6990M Crossfire is positioned at rank 479 and the Radeon Pro 560 is on rank 175, so the Radeon Pro 560 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 Radeon Pro 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 560 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro 560 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon Pro 560
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.
Radeon Pro 560
The Radeon Pro 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire scores 3,500 and the Radeon Pro 560 reaches 3,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is built on Terascale 2 while the Radeon Pro 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,500 | 3,475 |
| Architecture | Terascale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2240+119% | 1024 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro 560's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 70.0+51% | 46.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) vs 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) — the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $500-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.3 | 23.2 |
| Codename | Blackcomb XTX | Polaris 21 |
| Release | July 12 2011 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #517 | #543 |
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