Radeon HD 7290 vs GeForce 8300 GS
Radeon HD 7290
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GeForce 8300 GS
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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 7290 is positioned at rank 211 and the GeForce 8300 GS is on rank 625, 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 8300 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 GS 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 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $50), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 873.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+873.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️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 Radeon HD 7290 and GeForce 8300 GS
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 8300 GS
The GeForce 8300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 and the GeForce 8300 GS 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 8300 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 256 (GeForce 8300 GS). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112 | 115+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+700% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+596% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1150 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+700% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 MB (GeForce 8300 GS) — the GeForce 8300 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the GeForce 8300 GS's 33W — a 167.6% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (GeForce 8300 GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 33W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 106mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.5+1067% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290 launched at $20 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7290 costs 90% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.4 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) — the Radeon HD 7290 offers 873.9% better value. The GeForce 8300 GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce 8300 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20-60% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-90% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.4+874% | 2.3 |
| Codename | Malta | GM108 |
| Release | April 24 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #412 | #832 |
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