Radeon HD 7290 vs GeForce Go 6800
Radeon HD 7290
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GeForce Go 6800
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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 Go 6800 is on rank 277, 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 Go 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 6800.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7290 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 Go 6800
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 Go 6800
The GeForce Go 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 versus the GeForce Go 6800's 106 — the Radeon HD 7290 leads by 5.7%. The Radeon HD 7290 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 6800 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 6800). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6800). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1058 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112+6% | 106 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+26% | 3.25 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1058 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7290 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 6800 has 128 MB. The Radeon HD 7290 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7290) vs 512 KB (GeForce Go 6800) — the Radeon HD 7290 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the GeForce Go 6800's 195W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce Go 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 195W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.5+67% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | Malta | GK104 |
| Release | April 24 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #412 | #410 |
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