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Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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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 R9 M290X Crossfire is positioned at rank 408 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is on rank 369, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $600 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 199.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 R9 M290X Crossfire and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,012 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire scores 6,000 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS reaches 6,012 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is built on GCN while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,000 | 6,012 |
| Architecture | GCN | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 2100 MHz+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 512-bit (Dual) vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s (Dual) | System |
| Bus Width | 512-bit (Dual) | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.0 | 60.1+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600 and now averages $600. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire costs 66.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire offers 200% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $600-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-67% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.0+200% | 10.0 |
| Codename | Neptune CF | Navi 23 |
| Release | March 1 2014 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #348 | #135 |
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