Radeon HD 6990M vs GeForce 770M
Radeon HD 6990M
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GeForce 770M
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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 is positioned at rank 233 and the GeForce 770M is on rank 57, so the GeForce 770M 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 770M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6990M | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6990M 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 6990M and GeForce 770M
Radeon HD 6990M
The Radeon HD 6990M 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 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6990M scores 3,264 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6990M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,264 | 3,246 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+17% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.602 TFLOPS+5% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+180% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6990M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 384 KB (GeForce 770M) — the Radeon HD 6990M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6990M draws 100W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.6 | 43.3+33% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6990M | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | GK106 |
| Release | July 12 2011 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #691 | #603 |
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