GeForce 8700M GT vs Radeon HD 7290M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290M

#609

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4413%

#611

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4001%

#612

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3990%

#616

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3628%

#617

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3604%

#619

Radeon HD 7290M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

99%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

98%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

97%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

96%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

92%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

91%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

90%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

89%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

87%

#632

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

87%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

86%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8700M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7290M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8700M GT	Radeon HD 7290M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8700M GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce 8700M GT Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7290M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8700M GT and Radeon HD 7290M

GeForce 8700M GT

The GeForce 8700M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points.

Radeon HD 7290M

The Radeon HD 7290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 123 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8700M GT scores 124 and the Radeon HD 7290M reaches 123 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8700M GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7290M uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M).

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Radeon HD 7290M
G3D Mark Score	124	123
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	1280+471%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Radeon HD 7290M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8700M GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7290M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Radeon HD 7290M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7290M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Radeon HD 7290M
DirectX	10.0	11.2 (11_0)+12%
OpenGL	3.3	4.4+33%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8700M GT) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7290M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid (Radeon HD 7290M).

Feature	GeForce 8700M GT	Radeon HD 7290M
Encoder	No	UVD 3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8700M GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7290M's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.