Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi vs Radeon HD 6290
Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is positioned at rank 626 and the Radeon HD 6290 is on rank 313, so the Radeon HD 6290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6290
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6290.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 428.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+428.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi and Radeon HD 6290
Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 111 points.
Radeon HD 6290
The Radeon HD 6290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi scores 111 versus the Radeon HD 6290's 105 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi leads by 5.7%. The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 6290 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6290). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6290).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 111+6% | 105 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1536 ×2+92% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+190% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96 ×2+140% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 384 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6290) — the Radeon HD 6290 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6290). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2+11% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | — |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 6290's 375W — a 170.4% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-92% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.7+1133% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 6290 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi) vs 2.1 (Radeon HD 6290) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi offers 428.6% better value. The Radeon HD 6290 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi | Radeon HD 6290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-2% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1+429% | 2.1 |
| Codename | M98 | Antilles |
| Release | January 9 2009 | March 8 2011 |
| Ranking | #927 | #583 |
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