GeForce Go 6800 vs Radeon HD 7290
GeForce Go 6800
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Radeon HD 7290
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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 Go 6800 is positioned at rank 277 and the Radeon HD 7290 is on rank 211, so the Radeon HD 7290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 6800 | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7290 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6800 and Radeon HD 7290
GeForce Go 6800
The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.
Radeon HD 7290
The Radeon HD 7290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 112 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 6800 scores 106 versus the Radeon HD 7290's 112 — the Radeon HD 7290 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce Go 6800 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7290 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290). Raw compute: 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290). Boost clocks: 1058 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 112+6% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048 ×2+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.25 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+26% |
| Boost Clock | 1058 MHz+6% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 6800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7290 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7290 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce Go 6800) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7290) — the Radeon HD 7290 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 6800 draws 195W versus the Radeon HD 7290's 375W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce Go 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 195W-48% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+67% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 6800 | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $20 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | GK104 | Malta |
| Release | March 22 2012 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #410 | #412 |
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