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 4290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $249.

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 Radeon HD 4290

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117%

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115%

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115%

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114%

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Radeon HD4650

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113%

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Radeon R5 M240

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112%

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Radeon HD 4550

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112%

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GeForce GT 320

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111%

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GeForce GT 430

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107%

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106%

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105%

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Radeon HD 3870 X2

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104%

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GeForce RTX 5090

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102%

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Radeon HD 4290

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100%

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99%

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95%

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95%

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94%

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93%

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93%

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91%

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88%

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GeForce GTX 560 SE

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87%

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87%

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87%

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Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

86%

#428

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

85%

#429

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

84%

#430

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 4290 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 4290 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4290 scores 141 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 (2005−2013) architecture (codename: RV790), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.36 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Radeon HD 4290
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	141
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	TeraScale (2005−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	RV790
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	850 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.36 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	34.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count	959 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#762

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 4290 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon HD 4290
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 4290 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 10.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon HD 4290
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Hybrid CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: HDMIx 0, VGAx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 2, decoder: UVD 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon HD 4290
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	HDMIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	VGAx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4290 draws 190 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon HD 4290
TDPPower consumption under load	190 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $60), the Radeon HD 4290 delivers 14 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #762 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon HD 4290
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$60
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#762
Release Date	April 2 2009
Release Year	2009

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	0.5 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Core Clock	850 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	800
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Transistor Count	959 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	34.00
Manufacturing Process	55 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	190 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.36 TFLOPS