CPU
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Radeon HD 7290
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GeForce 315M
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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 7290 is positioned at rank 211 and the GeForce 315M is on rank 535, so the Radeon HD 7290 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 7290
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 315M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 315M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7290.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 315M 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 7290 and GeForce 315M
Radeon HD 7290
The Radeon HD 7290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 112 points. Launch price was $999.
GeForce 315M
The GeForce 315M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 and the GeForce 315M reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7290 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 315M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 640 (GeForce 315M). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112 | 115+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+214% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1020 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7290) vs 2 MB (GeForce 315M) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the GeForce 315M's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 315M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (GeForce 315M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 75W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.5+400% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 315M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | Malta | GM107 |
| Release | April 24 2013 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #412 | #671 |
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