Radeon X1950 GT vs Radeon HD 7290
Radeon X1950 GT
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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 X1950 GT is positioned at rank 339 and the Radeon HD 7290 is on rank 211, so the Radeon HD 7290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7290
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Radeon X1950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7290 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1950 GT.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the Radeon X1950 GT, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 935.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+935.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 X1950 GT and Radeon HD 7290
Radeon X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Radeon HD 7290
The Radeon HD 7290 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: 112 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 versus the Radeon HD 7290's 112 — the Radeon HD 7290 leads by 5.7%. The Radeon X1950 GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7290 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7290). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7290). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 112+6% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+150% | 2048 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+481% | 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+132% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 320+150% | 128 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7290) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+433% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335W versus the Radeon HD 7290's 375W — a 11.3% difference. The Radeon X1950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7290). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W-11% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 230mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1950 GT launched at $140 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 7290 launched at $20 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 7290 costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 22.4 (Radeon HD 7290) — the Radeon HD 7290 offers 918.2% better value. The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | Radeon HD 7290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140 | $20-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.2 | 22.4+918% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Malta |
| Release | May 10 2022 | April 24 2013 |
| Ranking | #25 | #412 |
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