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Radeon HD 7290M
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GeForce 8700M 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. The Radeon HD 7290M is positioned at rank #619 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8700M 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 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8700M 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 8700M 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 8700M GT
The GeForce 8700M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290M scores 123 and the GeForce 8700M 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 8700M GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 224 (GeForce 8700M GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123 | 124 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+471% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M 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 8700M GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7290M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8700M GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+12% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs No (GeForce 8700M GT). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid (Radeon HD 7290M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8700M GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290M draws 100W versus the GeForce 8700M GT's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 350W (GeForce 8700M GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2+50% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7290M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | GeForce 8700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | April 24 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #531 | #825 |
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