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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 660 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 2900 XT is positioned at rank #666 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 HD 2900 XT

#656

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#658

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#659

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#663

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#664

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#672

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#681

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 2900 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 2900 XT specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 2900 XT scores 660 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Thames), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 480 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.696 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Radeon HD 2900 XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	660
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Thames
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	480
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	725 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.696 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	17.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count	716 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#883

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 2900 XT is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon HD 2900 XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	48 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 2900 XT supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon HD 2900 XT
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD+, decoder: UVD+— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264.

Specification	Radeon HD 2900 XT
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	S-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD+
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD+
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 2900 XT draws 25 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 241mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon HD 2900 XT
TDPPower consumption under load	25 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	241mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $399), the Radeon HD 2900 XT delivers 33 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #666 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #883 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon HD 2900 XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$399
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#666
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#883
Release Date	January 7 2013
Release Year	2013