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Radeon HD 7290
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GeForce9400M
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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 GeForce9400M is on rank 630, 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 GeForce9400M
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce9400M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) |
| 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 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 GeForce9400M
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.
GeForce9400M
The GeForce9400M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 versus the GeForce9400M's 106 — the Radeon HD 7290 leads by 5.7%. The Radeon HD 7290 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce9400M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 384 (GeForce9400M). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce9400M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112+6% | 106 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+353% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1176 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7290) vs 1 MB (GeForce9400M) — the GeForce9400M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the GeForce9400M's 33W — a 167.6% difference. The GeForce9400M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (GeForce9400M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 33W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.2+967% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce9400M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | GeForce9400M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | Malta | GM108 |
| Release | April 24 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #412 | #847 |
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