Radeon R9 M375X vs Radeon HD 6900M
Radeon R9 M375X
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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 M375X is positioned at rank 422 and the Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, so the Radeon HD 6900M 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 M375X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M375X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6900M.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375X | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M375X 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 R9 M375X and Radeon HD 6900M
Radeon R9 M375X
The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.
Radeon HD 6900M
The Radeon HD 6900M 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: 1,707 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M375X scores 1,711 and the Radeon HD 6900M reaches 1,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,711 | 1,707 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 960+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.299 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 M375X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6900M has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6900M) — the Radeon HD 6900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 22.8 | 22.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Tropo | Blackcomb |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #727 | #654 |
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