Radeon HD 7790 vs GeForce GTX 470
Radeon HD 7790
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GeForce GTX 470
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7790 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+60%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $349), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 757.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+757.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 7790 and GeForce GTX 470
Radeon HD 7790
The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce GTX 470
The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7790 scores 3,090 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7790 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,090 | 3,145+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+100% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS+65% | 1.089 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 56 | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 896 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7790 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7790 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7790) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+60% | 1.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+150% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7790 draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 86.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 7790) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 183mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 93.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-60% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-27% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 183mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-25% | 93 |
| Perf/Watt | 36.4+149% | 14.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 88.5% less ($309 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 758.9% better value. The Radeon HD 7790 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7790 | GeForce GTX 470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-57% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-89% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.3+759% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Bonaire | GF100 |
| Release | March 22 2013 | March 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #579 | #572 |
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