Radeon Pro 555 vs Radeon HD 7790

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 Pro 555	Radeon HD 7790
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	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 $1,000), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2359.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon HD 7790
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2359.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555 and Radeon HD 7790

Radeon Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the Radeon HD 7790 reaches 3,090 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon HD 7790
G3D Mark Score	3,141+2%	3,090
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	896+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+37%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48	56+17%
L1 Cache	192 KB	224 KB+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon HD 7790
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7790) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon HD 7790
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7790's 85W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555	Radeon HD 7790
TDP	75W-12%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	183mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	41.9+15%	36.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 96% less ($960 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 2393.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).