Radeon HD 7290 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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. The Radeon HD 7290 is positioned at rank #211 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1295%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1244%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1230%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1228%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1225%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1218%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1203%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1199%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1188%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1184%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1170%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1168%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1146%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1146%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#196

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1429%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

100%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

98%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

98%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

98%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

97%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

95%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

91%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15435.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). 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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15435.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15435.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

Radeon HD 7290 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7290 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 15435.7%. The Radeon HD 7290 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 7290	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	112	17,400+15436%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2	4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2	22.06 TFLOPS+439%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	2535 MHz+154%
ROPs	32 ×2	48+50%
TMUs	128 ×2	136+6%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	4.3 MB+760%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	32 MB+4167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon HD 7290 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon HD 7290	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7290 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 1500% 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 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7290	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	32 MB+4167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 80.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.