Radeon TM vs Radeon HD 7990

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. The Radeon TM is positioned at rank #55 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon TM

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#45

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#47

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#48

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#52

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#53

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#55

Radeon TM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

95%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon TM is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The Radeon TM 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 Radeon HD 7990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon TM offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon TM	Radeon HD 7990
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7990 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 TM Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon TM and Radeon HD 7990

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon TM scores 5,564 and the Radeon HD 7990 reaches 5,566 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon TM is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon TM) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon TM	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,564	5,566
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.939 TFLOPS+45%	4.096 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+190%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	64	128 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon TM	Radeon HD 7990
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)

The Radeon TM comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The Radeon TM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon TM) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Radeon TM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon TM	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit x2+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon TM draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 184.6% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon TM) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon TM	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	15W-96%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	370.9+2406%	14.8