Radeon HD 6990M vs GRID T4-1Q

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 GRID T4-1Q is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 6990M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 GRID T4-1Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

89%

#289

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8394%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

100%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

98%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

98%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

97%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

97%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

95%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

93%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

93%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

91%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

90%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

89%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

88%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-1Q 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 Radeon HD 6990M.

Insight	Radeon HD 6990M	GRID T4-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID T4-1Q 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

GRID T4-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6990M and GRID T4-1Q

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.

GRID T4-1Q

The GRID T4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,303 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6990M scores 3,264 and the GRID T4-1Q reaches 3,303 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6990M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID T4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-1Q). Raw compute: 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-1Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	GRID T4-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,264	3,303+1%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1120	2048+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.602 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+201%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	224 KB	768 KB+243%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	GRID T4-1Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-1Q) — the GRID T4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	GRID T4-1Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6990M draws 100W versus the GRID T4-1Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 350W (GRID T4-1Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.