GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 6990M 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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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 Crossfire 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 669.1% 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 Crossfire.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+669.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-669.1%) |
| 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
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 109.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+109.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅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 GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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 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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 3,500 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 669.1%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+669% | 3,500 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+163% | 2240 |
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 Crossfire 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 Crossfire relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Crossfire has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+11% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs None (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | None |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+92% | 70.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire costs 72.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 109.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-14% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $150-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+110% | 23.3 |
| Codename | AD104 | Blackcomb XTX |
| Release | April 12 2023 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #32 | #517 |
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