Radeon R9 M370X vs Radeon HD 6790

Radeon R9 M370X

2015Core: 800 MHz

Radeon HD 6790

2011Core: 840 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M370X

1,570

+0.2%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon R7 250

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon HD 6790

150

1,567

0.0%

Radeon R7 G

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

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. The Radeon R9 M370X is positioned at rank #471 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon R9 M370X

#461

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2076%

#463

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1882%

#464

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1877%

#468

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1707%

#469

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1695%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

96%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6790.

Insight	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M370X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M370X holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $149), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 49.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)

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 R9 M370X Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6790 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M370X and Radeon HD 6790

Radeon R9 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

Radeon HD 6790

The Radeon HD 6790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 840 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,567 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M370X scores 1,570 and the Radeon HD 6790 reaches 1,567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M370X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6790 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
G3D Mark Score	1,570	1,567
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	800+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
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)

The Radeon R9 M370X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6790 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6790). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
DirectX	12 (FL 11_1)+7%	11.2 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs None (Radeon HD 6790). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6790).

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
Encoder	VCE 1.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M370X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6790's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6790). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M370X	Radeon HD 6790
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	20.9+101%	10.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 6790 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R9 M370X costs 32.9% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 10.5 (Radeon HD 6790) — the Radeon R9 M370X offers 49.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).