3DMark Vantage
A synthetic benchmark that everyone can run. 3DMark Vantage is configured to run at its 'high' preset and we note the overall system score, GPU score as well as Test 4, which includes extensive use of the GPU's stream-out function and vertex and geometry shading ability.
The mild out-the-box overclock puts the HIS HD 6850 IceQ X Turbo right where you'd expect - sandwiched between a stock-clocked HD 6850 and HD 6870. Can the HIS card get closer to the latter in real-world games?