GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 6990M
GeForce RTX 4070
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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 GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 4070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6990M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 724.7% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6990M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+724.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-724.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon HD 6990M
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon HD 6990M
The Radeon HD 6990M 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 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,264 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 3,264 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 724.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon HD 6990M uses TeraScale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6990M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.602 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6990M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+725% | 3,264 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+426% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+1720% | 1.602 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+229% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+2536% | 0.22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+7100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 6990M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 6990M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6990M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+7100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6990M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 304mm | — |
| Height | 137mm | — |
| Slots | 3 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+313% | 32.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | Blackcomb |
| Release | April 12 2023 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #32 | #691 |
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