Radeon X1600 XT vs Radeon HD 7290M
Radeon X1600 XT
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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.
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. The Radeon X1600 XT is positioned at rank 345 and the Radeon HD 7290M is on rank 619, so the Radeon X1600 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon X1600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7290M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1600 XT.
| Insight | Radeon X1600 XT | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7290M 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 X1600 XT and Radeon HD 7290M
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
Radeon HD 7290M
The Radeon HD 7290M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 123 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1600 XT scores 116 versus the Radeon HD 7290M's 123 — the Radeon HD 7290M leads by 6%. The Radeon X1600 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7290M uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7290M). Raw compute: 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7290M).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 116 | 123+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+300% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.04 TFLOPS+959% | 2.176 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 320+300% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+223% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7290M) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1600 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon HD 7290M's 100W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 7290M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600 XT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 100W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 1.2+200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon X1600 XT | Radeon HD 7290M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Wimbledon |
| Release | October 28 2020 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #35 | #531 |
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