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Radeon HD 7290
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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 Mobility Radeon X1700 is on rank 631, 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 Mobility Radeon X1700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X1700.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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
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 $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 220% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 Mobility Radeon X1700
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.
Mobility Radeon X1700
The Mobility Radeon X1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 105 — the Radeon HD 7290 leads by 6.7%. The Radeon HD 7290 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon X1700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112+7% | 105 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+156% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+266% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+540% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7290 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 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: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7290) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the Radeon HD 7290 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 50W — a 152.9% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 50W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 2.1+600% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290 launched at $20 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7290 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.4 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the Radeon HD 7290 offers 220% better value. The Radeon HD 7290 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Mobility Radeon X1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20-59% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.4+220% | 7.0 |
| Codename | Malta | Broadway |
| Release | April 24 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #412 | #846 |
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