Radeon R2 vs GeForce 7900 GS

CPU

GPU

Radeon R2

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

GeForce 7900 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R2

254

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

262

+3.1%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 7900 GS

#682

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

10750%

#684

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

9745%

#685

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

9719%

#689

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

8838%

#690

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

8777%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

100%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#696

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

95%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

92%

#699

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

92%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

90%

#701

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

90%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

88%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

88%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

87%

#705

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

87%

#706

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

85%

#707

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7900 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 7900 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 7900 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon R2.

Insight	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️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 R2 Benchmark Check

GeForce 7900 GS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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League of Legends

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League of Legends

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and GeForce 7900 GS

Radeon R2

The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.

GeForce 7900 GS

The GeForce 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 262 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R2 scores 254 and the GeForce 7900 GS reaches 262 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce 7900 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 224 (GeForce 7900 GS).

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
G3D Mark Score	254	262+3%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
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 R2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7900 GS has 256 MB. The Radeon R2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R2) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7900 GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
DirectX	12_0+33%	9.0c
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2) vs None (GeForce 7900 GS). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo.

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the GeForce 7900 GS's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 350W (GeForce 7900 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce 7900 GS
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	198mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	5.1+200%	1.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 7900 GS launched at $259 and now averages $50. The Radeon R2 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon R2) vs 5.2 (GeForce 7900 GS) — the GeForce 7900 GS offers 0% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).