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Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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Radeon HD 6700M
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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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 85 and the Radeon HD 6700M is on rank 366, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).
| Insight | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6700M 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and Radeon HD 6700M
Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.
Radeon HD 6700M
The Radeon HD 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,017 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,000 and the Radeon HD 6700M reaches 1,017 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the Radeon HD 6700M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6700M).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,000 | 1,017+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6700M's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6700M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.3+145% | 13.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | Radeon HD 6700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 14 2014 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #865 | #654 |
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