Radeon HD 7790 vs GeForce GTX 860M

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7790

3,090

0.0%

3,095

+0.2%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 860M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7790.

Insight	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 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 $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 7790 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 860M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7790 and GeForce GTX 860M

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 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7790 scores 3,090 and the GeForce GTX 860M reaches 3,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7790 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 860M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
G3D Mark Score	3,090	3,095
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1152 or 640+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS+29%	1.389 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	224 KB	320 KB+43%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7790) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	5+400%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M).

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7790 draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 860M's 75W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 7790) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 183mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon HD 7790	GeForce GTX 860M
TDP	85W	75W-12%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	183mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	36.4	41.3+13%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7790 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 24.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).