Radeon HD 6990M vs GeForce RTX 2060

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. The Radeon HD 6990M is positioned at rank #233 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon HD 6990M

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

91%

#223

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

499%

#225

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

452%

#226

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

451%

#230

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

410%

#231

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

407%

#233

Radeon HD 6990M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

97%

#239

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#240

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 332.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 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.

Insight	Radeon HD 6990M	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-332.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+332.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 6990M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6990M and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6990M scores 3,264 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 332.4%. The Radeon HD 6990M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	3,264	14,114+332%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Turing
Process Node	40 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1120	1920+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.602 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+303%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	120+114%
L1 Cache	0.22 MB	1.9 MB+764%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6990M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	336 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6990M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.