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Radeon HD 7290M
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Radeon HD 3470
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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 Radeon HD 3470 is on rank 315, so the Radeon HD 3470 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 Radeon HD 3470
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3470.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7290M 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 Radeon HD 3470
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.
Radeon HD 3470
The Radeon HD 3470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 117 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7290M scores 123 versus the Radeon HD 3470's 117 — the Radeon HD 7290M leads by 5.1%. The Radeon HD 7290M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3470 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 800 (Radeon HD 3470). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 123+5% | 117 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+60% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS+81% | 1.2 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 3470) — the Radeon HD 7290M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 3470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7290M) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3470). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX,Xvid | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7290M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 3470's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7290M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7290M | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| 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 | Radeon HD 3470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | RV770 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #531 | #784 |
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