Radeon HD 7990 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Radeon HD 7990
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7990 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7990.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) 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 7990 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Radeon HD 7990
The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7990 scores 5,566 versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 5,918 — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) leads by 6.3%. The Radeon HD 7990 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1485 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,566 | 5,918+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2+35% | 3.041 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1485 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7990 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7990) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) — a 2473.2% advantage for the Radeon HD 7990. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s x2+157% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit x2+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7990) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7990 draws 375W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 7990) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 50W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 350W-53% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 305mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 14.8 | 118.4+700% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7990 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999 | — |
| Codename | Malta | TU116 |
| Release | April 24 2013 | April 23 2020 |
| Ranking | #412 | #324 |
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