GeForce Go 7800 vs Radeon HD 7290

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.

GeForce Go 7800 vs Radeon HD 7290 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce Go 7800 vs Radeon HD 7290: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce Go 7800

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 375W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $20 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7290

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($20 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌50% higher power demand at 375W vs 250W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce Go 7800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (115 vs 112), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce Go 7800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon HD 7290 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 7290 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce Go 7800 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce Go 7800 vs Radeon HD 7290 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce Go 7800

The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7800 scores 115 and the Radeon HD 7290 reaches 112 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7290 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Radeon HD 7290
G3D Mark Score	115+3%	112
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS+1%	4.096 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1000 MHz+11%
ROPs	48+50%	32 ×2
TMUs	192+50%	128 ×2
L1 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+100%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce Go 7800 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7290 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Radeon HD 7290
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7800 has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7290 carries 512 MB. Radeon HD 7290 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce Go 7800 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7290. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7290) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 7800	Radeon HD 7290
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+100%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7290's 375W — a 40% difference. The GeForce Go 7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.