GeForce GTX 280 vs Radeon HD 6990M
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 6990M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 6990M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Radeon HD 6990M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 6990M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon HD 6990M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6990M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 136% more power consumption, than Radeon HD 6990M.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6990M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- Radeon HD 6990M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 6990M - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 6990M - with Terascale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 581 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6990M.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6990M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 207 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6990M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 250% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Battlefield 5 is 233% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 6990M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 200−210 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 170−180 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 90−95 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 130−140 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 88% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon HD 6990M. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Dota 2 is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Far Cry 5 is 450% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Fortnite is 162% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Forza Horizon 4 is 288% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Grand Theft Auto V is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Metro Exodus is 466% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 280% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−105 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 6990M in World of Tanks is 51% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Radeon HD 6990M | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Terascale 2 |
| Code name | GT200 | Blackcomb XTX |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 12 July 2011 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 1120 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 715 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 1,700 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 40.04 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 1,601.6 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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