AMD Radeon E6760 MXM

The AMD Radeon E6760 MXM is an embedded graphics module built on the 40 nm TeraScale 2 architecture, utilizing the Whistler chip with 716 million transistors on a 118 mm² die. It ships in the MXM-A (3.0) form factor, targeting portable or space-constrained embedded systems where its 45 W TDP and IGP slot width define its physical footprint. The module provides 480 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 8 raster operation pipelines, delivering 576.0 GFLOPS of FP32 compute, a texture rate of 14.40 GTexel/s, and a pixel rate of 4.800 GPixel/s. Memory is configured as 1024 MB of GDDR5 across a 128-bit bus, yielding 51.20 GB/s of bandwidth at an effective 3.2 Gbps. With a production status of end-of-life and a release date of May 2011, this part holds a 50th percentile position among all GPUs, though no benchmark scores or nearest rivals are recorded in the data.

How It Compares

The data set does not include any nearest rivals for the AMD Radeon E6760 MXM, so direct competitive positioning against specific alternatives cannot be established from the available facts. The percentile rank of 50 against all GPUs indicates that this module sits exactly at the midpoint of the performance distribution, meaning half of all tracked graphics processors are faster and half are slower. This mid-pack placement suggests it was designed not for peak performance but for a balanced role in embedded applications where power efficiency and form factor matter more than raw throughput. Without rival names or delta percentages, any comparison must rely on the absolute specifications: 576.0 GFLOPS of compute and 51.20 GB/s of memory bandwidth are the defining figures.

In the absence of explicit rival data, the E6760 MXM’s position is best understood through its architectural heritage. TeraScale 2 was a mature design at the time of release, and the 40 nm process from TSMC was a standard node for that era. The 45 W TDP aligns with low-power embedded expectations, and the MXM-A (3.0) bus interface indicates a standardized module footprint for industrial systems. The lack of recorded benchmark scores or rival deltas means the 50th percentile is the sole performance indicator, which, combined with the end-of-life status, suggests this is a legacy part that has since been superseded in the broader market.

The module’s display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," which implies that the actual connectivity is determined by the host system rather than the GPU itself. This is a common trait for MXM modules, where the carrier board dictates the physical ports. For a hardware analyst, this means performance comparisons must be contextualized by the intended deployment: a device with this GPU would likely prioritize compactness and thermal limits over gaming or workstation-class throughput. The 50th percentile rank, while not stellar, does indicate it was not a bottom-tier part at its release, but rather a competent mid-range solution for its niche.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The AMD Radeon E6760 MXM does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as those fields are null in the specification. This absence is consistent with its TeraScale 2 architecture, which predates the introduction of hardware-accelerated ray tracing in consumer and embedded GPUs. The feature set is therefore limited to traditional rasterization techniques, with API support for DirectX 11.2 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.4. There is no Vulkan support listed, meaning software relying on that API would require fallback paths or be incompatible.

The lack of tensor cores also means no hardware acceleration for AI workloads such as deep learning inference or training, which are common in modern embedded applications. The compute capability is purely FP32 at 576.0 GFLOPS, with no FP16 support documented, further limiting its utility for reduced-precision tasks. For embedded systems that require ray tracing or neural network acceleration, this module would be unsuitable, but for standard 2D or 3D graphics rendering, the API coverage is adequate for its era. The DirectX 11.2 support allows for modern (circa 2011) shader models and tessellation, while OpenGL 4.4 provides compatibility with professional and scientific visualization tools that rely on that standard.

The memory subsystem, with 1024 MB of GDDR5, is sufficient for frame buffering at moderate resolutions but lacks the capacity for large textures or datasets. The 128-bit bus width and 51.20 GB/s bandwidth are modest by today’s standards but were typical for a 45 W embedded part. The absence of power connectors in the specification suggests that power is drawn entirely from the MXM slot, which is standard for low-TDP modules. Overall, the feature set is firmly rooted in early-2010s graphics technology, with no forward-looking capabilities like hardware ray tracing or tensor operations.

Benchmark Performance

No benchmark scores are recorded in the fact pack for the AMD Radeon E6760 MXM, and the nearestRivals array is empty, so numerical performance comparisons against specific competing GPUs are impossible. The only quantitative performance indicator is the percentileVsAllGpus value of 50, which places this module at the median of the entire GPU population tracked by the database. This is a neutral result: it is neither a high-performance outlier nor a laggard, but rather a typical mid-range part. The average benchmark score is 0, which is a placeholder indicating that no actual test data exists, so the percentile must be taken as a relative estimate rather than a measured outcome.

Given the lack of direct benchmarks, performance analysis must infer from the raw specifications. The FP32 throughput of 576.0 GFLOPS is a hard ceiling for compute-bound workloads, and the 14.40 GTexel/s texture rate and 4.800 GPixel/s pixel rate define the limits for texture-heavy and fill-rate-heavy scenes, respectively. The memory bandwidth of 51.20 GB/s is the bottleneck for data-intensive operations, such as high-resolution textures or multi-sample anti-aliasing. In practice, this module would handle 720p or modest 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings, but it would struggle with modern titles or professional 3D applications that demand more than 1 GB of VRAM.

The 50th percentile ranking, while not flattering, indicates that the E6760 MXM was not a budget afterthought at its release. It likely outperformed integrated graphics of the same era and matched some entry-level discrete GPUs, but it would fall far behind high-end desktop parts. The end-of-life status further cements its legacy position; any contemporary comparison would show it significantly outclassed by even low-end modern GPUs, but the data does not provide those numbers. Therefore, the only defensible statement is that it occupies the median performance tier, with exact deltas unavailable.

Power and Cooling

The AMD Radeon E6760 MXM has a thermal design power of 45 W, which is a modest figure for a discrete GPU module. This TDP classifies it as a low-power part, suitable for embedded systems where cooling is often passive or constrained by space. The slot width is listed as "IGP," which typically indicates an integrated graphics package or a low-profile module that fits within the chassis without requiring additional expansion slots. No power connectors are specified, meaning the module draws its power exclusively through the MXM-A (3.0) interface, simplifying installation and reducing cabling requirements.

There is no suggested PSU wattage provided in the fact pack, so a system builder would need to ensure the host platform’s power supply can handle the 45 W draw plus other components. For a typical embedded or industrial PC, a 45 W GPU is negligible, and even a modest 150 W to 200 W PSU would suffice, but since no numbers are given, such figures cannot be cited. The lack of a power connector also implies that the module is not designed for overclocking or high-load scenarios that would exceed its TDP. The 40 nm process node from TSMC is a factor in power efficiency, but without comparative numbers, it is only a qualitative note.

Cooling requirements are directly tied to the 45 W TDP. A passive heatsink with adequate airflow could likely manage this thermal load, but the fact pack does not specify cooling solutions. The "Portable Device Dependent" display output further suggests that the thermal solution is integrated into the host device, making the GPU’s own cooling design secondary. The MXM-A form factor is standardized, so third-party coolers exist, but their specifications are not in the data. In summary, the power and cooling profile is defined by the 45 W TDP, the absence of auxiliary power connectors, and the IGP slot width, all pointing to a low-maintenance, thermally modest module.

FAQ

Q: What is the release date of the AMD Radeon E6760 MXM?

A: The release date is May 1, 2011, and the production status is end-of-life.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon E6760 MXM support hardware ray tracing?

A: No, the specification lists null for RT cores and tensor cores, and the TeraScale 2 architecture does not include ray tracing hardware.

Q: What is the memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: It has 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 51.20 GB/s of bandwidth at an effective 3.2 Gbps.

Q: What APIs are supported?

A: The module supports DirectX 11.2 (11_0) and OpenGL 4.4, but no Vulkan support is listed.

Q: What is the thermal design power and form factor?

A: The TDP is 45 W, and the form factor is MXM-A (3.0) with an IGP slot width and no external power connectors.

Q: How does it rank among all GPUs?

A: It holds a 50th percentile position, meaning it is exactly median in performance, though no benchmark scores or rival comparisons are recorded.