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Radeon HD 4290
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GeForce GT 130M
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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 GT 130M is on rank 131, so the GeForce GT 130M 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 GT 130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 130M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2009). The GeForce GT 130M 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 GeForce GT 130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4290.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 130M 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 4290 and GeForce GT 130M
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 GT 130M
The GeForce GT 130M 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: 145 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4290 scores 141 and the GeForce GT 130M reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4290 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GT 130M uses Pascal, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 384 (GeForce GT 130M). Raw compute: 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 145+3% |
| 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 GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 4290 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 130M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 4290) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 130M) — the GeForce GT 130M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4290) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4290) vs No (GeForce GT 130M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo HD VP3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4290 draws 190W versus the GeForce GT 130M's 30W — a 145.5% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4290) vs 350W (GeForce GT 130M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 4.8+586% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4290 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | RV790 | GP108 |
| Release | April 2 2009 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #762 | #641 |
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