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Radeon HD 7290M
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GeForce 7300 GT
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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 7290M is positioned at rank 619 and the GeForce 7300 GT is on rank 326, so the GeForce 7300 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7300 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The GeForce 7300 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7290M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7300 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7290M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7300 GT 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7290M and GeForce 7300 GT
Radeon HD 7290M
The Radeon HD 7290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 123 points.
GeForce 7300 GT
The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290M scores 123 and the GeForce 7300 GT reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7290M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 7300 GT uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123 | 124 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 10752+740% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+1738% |
| ROPs | 32 | 112+250% |
| TMUs | 80 | 336+320% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 10.5 MB+3287% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7290M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7300 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+24% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs None (GeForce 7300 GT). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid (Radeon HD 7290M) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290M draws 100W versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 450W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 350W (GeForce 7300 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-78% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2+300% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | GA102 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #531 | #19 |
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