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Radeon HD 7290
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Quadro FX 560
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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 Quadro FX 560 is on rank 390, 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 Quadro FX 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 194.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.7%) | ❌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 Quadro FX 560
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.
Quadro FX 560
The Quadro FX 560 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290 scores 112 and the Quadro FX 560 reaches 114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7290 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro FX 560 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 240 (Quadro FX 560). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 560).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 112 | 114+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+753% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+558% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 560 has 128 MB. The Radeon HD 7290 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7290) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 560) — the Radeon HD 7290 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290 draws 375W versus the Quadro FX 560's 189W — a 66% difference. The Quadro FX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290) vs 350W (Quadro FX 560). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 189W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.6+100% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290 launched at $20 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Quadro FX 560 launched at $299 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 7.6 (Quadro FX 560) — the Radeon HD 7290 offers 194.7% better value. The Radeon HD 7290 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290 | Quadro FX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20-93% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.4+195% | 7.6 |
| Codename | Malta | GT200B |
| Release | April 24 2013 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #412 | #815 |
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