RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VS
Radeon RX 7900M

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

2023Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2090 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#15
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
183%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
162%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900M

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
174%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
172%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
169%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
121%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
116%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
106%
#57
Radeon RX 7900M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
83%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
80%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.

InsightRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7900M 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,119 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

Graphics Performance

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 22,119 and the Radeon RX 7900M reaches 22,385 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 192 Tensor cores.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score
22,119
22,385+1%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
6144+33%
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
26.73 TFLOPS
38.52 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2090 MHz+26%
ROPs
64
192+200%
TMUs
192
288+50%
L1 Cache
6 MB+100%
3 MB
L2 Cache
48 MB+700%
6 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48
72+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7900M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
16 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
432 GB/s
576 GB/s+33%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
48 MB+700%
6 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
Encoder
NVENC 8th Gen
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
VCN 4.0
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 110W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 48.3% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

FeatureRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7900M
TDP
110W-39%
180W
Recommended PSU
150W-55%
330W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85
85°C
Perf/Watt
201.1+62%
124.4