Radeon HD 7290 vs GeForce Go 7800
Radeon HD 7290
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GeForce Go 7800
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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 7800 is on rank 265, so the Radeon HD 7290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7290 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 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 7800
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 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 and the GeForce Go 7800 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 Go 7800 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112 | 115+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2 | 2304+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 | 4.156 TFLOPS+1% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+11% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128 ×2 | 192+50% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7800 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7290 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7290) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.5 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the GeForce Go 7800's 250W — a 40% difference. The GeForce Go 7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 250W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.5+67% |
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