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AMD Radeon HD 6990

AMD Radeon HD 6990

Graphics Processor

Antilles x2

Cores

1536 x2

TMUs

96 x2

ROPs

32 x2

About the AMD Radeon HD 6990

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 2 GB x2 of memory size, 1536 x2 cores, 256 bit x2 bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon HD 6990 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Antilles x2 graphics processor, 1536 x2 cores, 96 x2 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Antilles x2

Cores

1536 x2

TMUs

96 x2

ROPs

32 x2

Memory Size

2 GB x2

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit x2

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameAntilles
GPU VariantAntilles XT(215-0807027)
ArchitectureTeraScale 3
FoundryTSMC
Process Size40 nm
Transistors2,640 million
Density6.8M / mm²
Die Size389 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateMar 8th, 2011
GenerationNorthern Islands(HD 6900)
PredecessorEvergreen
SuccessorSouthern Islands
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price699 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Reviews47 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock830 MHz
Memory Clock1250 MHz5 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth160.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1536
TMUs96
ROPs32
Compute Units24
L1 Cache8 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache512 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate26.56 GPixel/s
Texture Rate79.68 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)2.550 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)637.4 GFLOPS (1:4)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length310 mm12.2 inches
Height115 mm4.5 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP375 W
Suggested PSU750 W
Outputs1x DVI4x mini-DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors2x 8-pin
Board Number109-C20647-00

Graphics Features

DirectX11.2 (11_0)
OpenGL4.4
OpenCL1.2
VulkanN/A
Shader Model5.0

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50901417%
GeForce RTX 40901081%
GeForce RTX 5080934%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER834%
GeForce RTX 4080826%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX826%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti814%
Radeon RX 9070 XT778%
Radeon RX 7900 XT711%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti698%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER698%
Radeon RX 9070697%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti638%
GeForce RTX 5070632%
GeForce RTX 3090623%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti615%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER595%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE586%
Radeon RX 6950 XT576%
GeForce RTX 4070568%
Radeon RX 6900 XT563%
GeForce RTX 3080554%
Radeon RX 7800 XT552%
Radeon RX 6800 XT532%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB494%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB491%
Radeon RX 7700 XT484%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB469%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti468%
Radeon RX 6800453%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB443%
GeForce RTX 3070438%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti434%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB433%
GeForce RTX 5060426%
Radeon RX 6750 XT415%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti384%
Radeon RX 6700 XT377%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER350%
Radeon RX 7600 XT347%
GeForce RTX 4060346%
Arc B580345%
GeForce RTX 5050337%
GeForce RTX 2080334%
Radeon RX 6650 XT326%
Radeon RX 7600326%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER310%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti307%
Arc A770307%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB296%
Radeon RX 6600 XT291%
Radeon VII291%
Arc A750285%
Radeon RX 5700 XT278%
GeForce RTX 2070274%
Radeon RX 6600262%
Arc A580254%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER254%
Radeon RX Vega 64243%
GeForce RTX 2060235%
Radeon RX 5700234%
GeForce GTX 1080230%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti226%
Radeon RX 5600 XT224%
Radeon RX Vega 56212%
GeForce GTX 1070205%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER194%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti194%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti183%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB182%
Radeon R9 FURY X180%
GeForce GTX 1660178%
Radeon RX 590168%
Radeon R9 FURY164%
GeForce GTX 980162%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER161%
Radeon RX 6500 XT158%
Radeon RX 5500 XT157%
Radeon RX 580156%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB152%
Radeon R9 390X150%
GeForce GTX 690148%
Radeon RX 480147%
Radeon HD 7990146%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti143%
GeForce GTX 970140%
Radeon R9 290X139%
Radeon R9 390137%
Radeon RX 570135%
Radeon R9 290128%
Radeon RX 470127%
GeForce GTX 1650119%
Radeon RX 6400117%
Arc A380115%
GeForce GTX 780115%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition104%
GeForce GTX 590104%
Radeon R9 280X102%
Radeon HD 6990Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti95%
GeForce GTX 68093%
Radeon R9 38092%
Radeon HD 797092%
GeForce GTX 77092%
Radeon R9 28591%
GeForce GTX 96088%
GeForce GTX 67086%
Radeon HD 597078%
GeForce GTX 163078%
Radeon HD 795076%
GeForce GTX 105076%
GeForce GTX 76076%
GeForce GTX 58076%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti75%
Radeon R9 270X74%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition73%
GeForce GTX 95072%
Radeon RX 56068%
GeForce GTX 57067%
GeForce GTX 66066%
Radeon RX 46066%
Radeon R7 37066%
Radeon HD 697064%
GeForce GTX 48061%
Radeon HD 785060%
GeForce GTX 29559%
Radeon HD 695057%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti57%
Radeon HD 4870 X256%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti55%
Radeon HD 587054%
Radeon HD 687050%
GeForce GTX 47049%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti46%
Radeon HD 585046%
GeForce GTX 28543%
Radeon HD 685042%
GeForce GTX 28039%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition39%
GeForce GTX 27539%
GeForce GT 103038%
GeForce GTX 46038%
Radeon HD 489036%
Radeon HD 679036%
Radeon HD 583034%
GeForce GTX 65032%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti32%
Radeon HD 487032%
GeForce GTX 26031%
Radeon HD 577031%
Radeon HD 775030%
Radeon HD 575027%
GeForce GTS 45026%
GeForce GTS 25025%
Radeon HD 485024%
Radeon HD 477023%
Radeon HD 483022%
Radeon HD 667021%
GeForce 9800 GT20%
GeForce GT 64020%
Radeon HD 567018%
GeForce 9600 GT17%
GeForce GT 24015%
GeForce GT 44015%
Radeon HD 467014%
Radeon HD 557013%
GeForce GT 43013%
GeForce GT 22010%
GeForce GT 5208%
Radeon HD 64507%
Radeon HD 54506%
Radeon HD 45505%
GeForce 9400 GT4%
GeForce 2103%
Radeon HD 6990Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 6990Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon HD 6990

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 features 2 GB x2 of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 2 GB x2 VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is equipped with 1536 x2 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 utilizes a 256 bit x2 memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit x2 bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is built on AMD's TeraScale 3 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 375 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 2 GB x2 and 1536 x2, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon HD 6990, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 375 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 2 GB x2 and 1536 x2, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon HD 6990 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition and GeForce GTX 590. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition is approximately 4% faster, while GeForce GTX 590 is approximately 4% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon HD 6990. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics card.

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