Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H vs Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 57% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 136.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Ryzen 5 6600H and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire 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 2240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H scores 3,448 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,448 | 3,500+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2240+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H draws 132W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 90.1% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 26.1 | 70.0+168% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire costs 57.1% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) vs 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) — the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire offers 135.4% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-50% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $150-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 23.3+135% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Blackcomb XTX |
| Release | October 13 2021 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #150 | #517 |
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