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Radeon HD 7400G
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GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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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 7400G is positioned at rank 219 and the GeForce Go 7900 GTX is on rank 218, so the GeForce Go 7900 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7400G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon HD 7400G is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon HD 7400G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7400G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 Go 7900 GTX 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 7400G and GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Radeon HD 7400G
The Radeon HD 7400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 267 points.
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7400G scores 267 and the GeForce Go 7900 GTX reaches 270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7400G is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7400G) vs 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Raw compute: 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7400G) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 1075 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 267 | 270+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2816+57% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.49 TFLOPS+172% | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2300 MHz+114% | 1075 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 112 | 176+57% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7400G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7400G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon HD 7400G) vs 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7400G) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+24% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 7400G) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 7400G) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7400G draws 43W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GTX's 250W — a 141.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7400G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7400G) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 43W-83% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2+464% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7400G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7400G | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GM200 |
| Release | August 8 2025 | June 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #229 | #179 |
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