GeForce 7800 GT vs Radeon HD 6370D
GeForce 7800 GT
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Radeon HD 6370D
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 7800 GT is positioned at rank 349 and the Radeon HD 6370D is on rank 227, so the Radeon HD 6370D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6370D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6370D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7800 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6370D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6370D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 109% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+109%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7800 GT and Radeon HD 6370D
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon HD 6370D
The Radeon HD 6370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 255 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7800 GT scores 244 and the Radeon HD 6370D reaches 255 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7800 GT is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6370D uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6370D). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370D). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 244 | 255+5% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+88% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+98% | 2.703 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz+5% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+150% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+25% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7800 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6370D has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6370D offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6370D) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 11 (Radeon HD 6370D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11+22% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7800 GT) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6370D). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7800 GT draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 6370D's 250W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6370D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6370D). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 228mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 228mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6370D launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6370D costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) vs 25.5 (Radeon HD 6370D) — the Radeon HD 6370D offers 109% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 7800 GT | Radeon HD 6370D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $50-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 25.5+109% |
| Codename | GK110B | Cayman |
| Release | November 7 2013 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #278 | #596 |
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