Radeon HD 7790
VS
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

Radeon HD 7790 vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

2024

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 7790
85
3,090
+3.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 5830
brand logoRadeon R9 M385
brand logoRadeon RX 550X
brand logoRadeon RX 550
brand logoRadeon RX 580X
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M
brand logoRadeon 8050S
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
20
3,000
0.0%
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 675 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 680 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7790 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS.

InsightRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Legacy (4nm)
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
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7790 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 7790 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low76 FPS
medium54 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra18 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium36 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra12 FPS
4K
low17 FPS
medium13 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium108 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440p
low96 FPS
medium66 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low72 FPS
medium46 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low31 FPS
medium20 FPS
high13 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low14 FPS
medium9 FPS
high6 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low135 FPS
medium108 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium77 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra26 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium38 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low139 FPS
medium111 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS
medium83 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra52 FPS
4K
low70 FPS
medium56 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra35 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low135 FPS
medium108 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium81 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4K
low68 FPS
medium54 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra34 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low139 FPS
medium111 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS
medium83 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4K
low34 FPS
medium27 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low116 FPS
medium102 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1440p
low81 FPS
medium70 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low54 FPS
medium44 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra20 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7790 and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

AMD

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in September 3 2024. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7790 scores 3,090 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 896 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 768 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score
3,090+3%
3,000
Process Node
28 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
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 7790 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 7790 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
96 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
System
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790) vs 12 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+44%
ES 3.2
Max Displays
5+67%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 7790) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS).

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
Encoder
VCE 2.0
Adreno VPU
Decoder
UVD 4.2
Adreno VPU
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7790 draws 85W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS's 20W — a 123.8% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 7790) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 183mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75.

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
TDP
85W
20W-76%
Recommended PSU
400W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
183mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70-7%
75
Perf/Watt
36.4
150.0+312%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) vs Infinity (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS) — the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$40
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
77.3
Infinity
Codename
Bonaire
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Release
March 22 2013
September 3 2024
Ranking
#579
#636