Radeon HD 6990M vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is on rank 37, so the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

87%

#27

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

164%

#29

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

149%

#30

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

148%

#34

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

135%

#35

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

134%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

90%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

89%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

88%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6990M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 6990M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	Rocket Lake GT1 (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) 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

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6990M and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6990M scores 3,264 and the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	3,264	3,311+1%
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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)

The Radeon HD 6990M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6990M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 6990M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6990M draws 100W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 147.8% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6990M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.