Radeon R7 260X vs Radeon HD 6990M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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%

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Radeon HD 6990M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

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Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

98%

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Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

97%

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

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Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

95%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6990M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260X.

Insight	Radeon R7 260X	Radeon HD 6990M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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.

Radeon R7 260X Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6990M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260X and Radeon HD 6990M

Radeon R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 260X scores 3,198 and the Radeon HD 6990M reaches 3,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6990M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X) vs 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M).

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Radeon HD 6990M
G3D Mark Score	3,198	3,264+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896	1120+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+23%	1.602 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	224 KB	224 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Radeon HD 6990M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 260X) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6990M) — the Radeon HD 6990M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 260X	Radeon HD 6990M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	104 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260X draws 115W versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R7 260X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.