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Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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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 Ryzen 7 6800HS is positioned at rank 369 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is on rank 408, 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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 Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+199.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 7 6800HS and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 6,012 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,012 | 6,000 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+133% | 900 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X 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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 512-bit (Dual).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 307.2 GB/s (Dual) |
| Bus Width | System | 512-bit (Dual) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 60.1+100% | 30.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $200. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire costs 66.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) vs 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) — the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire offers 200% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600-25% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $200-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.0 | 30.0+200% |
| Codename | Navi 23 | Neptune CF |
| Release | January 4 2022 | March 1 2014 |
| Ranking | #135 | #348 |
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