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Radeon HD 7290M
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Quadro FX 1400
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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 Quadro FX 1400 is on rank 410, so the Quadro FX 1400 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 7290M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1400 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 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1400 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 7290M and Quadro FX 1400
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.
Quadro FX 1400
The Quadro FX 1400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7290M scores 123 and the Quadro FX 1400 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 Quadro FX 1400 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 192 (Quadro FX 1400). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1400).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123 | 124 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+567% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS+371% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 1400 has 128 MB. The Radeon HD 7290M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 192 KB (Quadro FX 1400) — the Radeon HD 7290M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290M draws 100W versus the Quadro FX 1400's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°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 | Quadro FX 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | GT200B |
| Release | April 24 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #531 | #884 |
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