GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon HD 7790

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

+0.2%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 7790

3,090

0.0%

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. The GeForce GTX 860M is positioned at rank #177 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 860M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7790.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 GTX 860M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7790 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 860M and Radeon HD 7790

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

Radeon HD 7790

The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the Radeon HD 7790 reaches 3,090 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
G3D Mark Score	3,095	3,090
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640+29%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+29%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7790) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	96 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	5+400%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7790's 85W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 183mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Radeon HD 7790
TDP	75W-12%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	183mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	41.3+13%	36.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7790 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 24.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).