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Radeon HD 4290
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GeForce G200
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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 Radeon HD 4290 is positioned at rank 304 and the GeForce G200 is on rank 357, so the Radeon HD 4290 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 4290
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The GeForce G200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 55.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 4290 and GeForce G200
Radeon HD 4290
The Radeon HD 4290 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: 141 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce G200
The GeForce G200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4290 scores 141 and the GeForce G200 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4290 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce G200 uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 384 (GeForce G200). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141+4% | 136 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.36 TFLOPS+21% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+11% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4290) vs 512 KB (GeForce G200) — the GeForce G200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 10.1 (GeForce G200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4290) vs None (GeForce G200). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD (VP4).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4290 draws 190W versus the GeForce G200's 30W — a 145.5% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4290) vs 350W (GeForce G200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 4.5+543% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce G200 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4290 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 9.1 (GeForce G200) — the Radeon HD 4290 offers 54.9% better value. The GeForce G200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-80% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.1+55% | 9.1 |
| Codename | RV790 | GP108 |
| Release | April 2 2009 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #762 | #641 |
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