AMD Radeon HD 6950M vs AMD Radeon R7 M370
The Radeon R7 M370 has 3% better performance than the Radeon HD 6950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 6950M and the Radeon R7 M370 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon HD 6950M GPU
The Radeon HD 6950M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q1 2011. Its Blackcomb chip that powers the GPU uses the TeraScale 2 architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 115.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 50 W.
The Radeon HD 6950M has the 324th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R7 M370 GPU
The Radeon R7 M370 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2015. Its Litho chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 57.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R7 M370 has the 322nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q2 2015 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 28 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 18 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 10 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 6 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 610M | 7 | +23% |
| GeForce 930MX | 6 | +5% |
| GeForce 940M | 6 | +5% |
| GeForce 840M | 6 | +5% |
| FirePro W4190M | 6 | +5% |
| Radeon R7 M370 | 5.7 | |
| GeForce MX110 | 5.3 | -7% |
| GeForce GT 750M | 5.3 | -7% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M370 has 3% better performance than the Radeon HD 6950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon HD 6950M is ranked 324th with a score of 2,452, and the Radeon R7 M370 is ranked 322nd with a score of 2,524.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon HD 6950M and the Radeon R7 M370 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | +8% |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 2,633 | +7% |
| GeForce 940MX | 2,556 | +4% |
| GeForce GT 750M | 2,543 | +4% |
| Radeon R7 M370 | 2,524 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 7850M | 2,467 | +1% |
| Radeon HD 6950M | 2,452 | |
| Quadro K620M | 2,434 | -1% |
| Quadro K3000M | 2,427 | -1% |
| FirePro M6000 | 2,422 | -1% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 10,364 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 1,760 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,643 | 2,690 (+1.78%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 52.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 1,418 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 668 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Blackcomb | Litho |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,700 million | 950 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 115.2 Gb/s | 57.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 8 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 50 W | -- |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 960 | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 12 | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 580 MHz | 875 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 960 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 18.56 GPixel/s | 7.68 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 27.84 GTexel/s | 23.04 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,114 GFLOPS | 737.3 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 46.08 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon HD 6950M | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.