Radeon HD 7290M vs Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290M

#609

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4413%

#611

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4001%

#612

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3990%

#616

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3628%

#617

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3604%

#619

Radeon HD 7290M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

99%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

98%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

97%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

96%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

92%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

91%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

90%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

89%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

87%

#632

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

87%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

86%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

86%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU 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 Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU 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.

Radeon HD 7290M Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7290M and Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7290M scores 123 and the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU reaches 125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7290M	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
G3D Mark Score	123	125+2%
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7290M	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7290M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7290M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 7290M	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 7290M	Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
DirectX	11.2 (11_0)	12_0+7%
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7290M draws 100W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU's 7W — a 173.8% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.