Radeon HD 2400 vs Radeon HD 7290M
Radeon HD 2400
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Radeon HD 7290M
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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 Radeon HD 2400 is positioned at rank 323 and the Radeon HD 7290M is on rank 619, so the Radeon HD 2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2400.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7290M 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 Radeon HD 2400 and Radeon HD 7290M
Radeon HD 2400
The Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 121 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2400 scores 121 and the Radeon HD 7290M reaches 123 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 7290M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 2400) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7290M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 121 | 123+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS | 2.176 TFLOPS+60% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 2400) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 7290M) — the Radeon HD 7290M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 draws 190W versus the Radeon HD 7290M's 100W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 100W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.2+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | RV790 | Wimbledon |
| Release | April 2 2009 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #762 | #531 |
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