
Radeon HD 7790 vs GeForce GTX 860M

Radeon HD 7790
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GeForce GTX 860M
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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.
Performance Comparison
About G3D MarkG3D Mark Score
3090
G3D Mark Score
3095
Performance Difference
GeForce GTX 860M is 0.2% faster than Radeon HD 7790
VRAM & Game Performance
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory on your graphics card that stores textures, frame buffers, and game assets. Higher VRAM allows for sharper textures at high resolutions (1440p/4K) and prevents stuttering in modern AAA games. 8GB is minimum for 1080p, 12GB+ recommended for 1440p, and 16GB+ for 4K gaming.
π Performance Analysis
2 GB VRAM Β· 3,090 G3D Mark (entry-level)
β‘Ray Tracing: RT not recommended. Keep disabled for playable FPS.
πUpscaling: Performance mode: +50-70% FPS, noticeable quality loss.
π Performance Analysis
2 GB VRAM Β· 3,095 G3D Mark (entry-level)
β‘Ray Tracing: RT not recommended. Keep disabled for playable FPS.
πUpscaling: Performance mode: +50-70% FPS, noticeable quality loss.
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this GPU comparison, GeForce GTX 860M performs 0.2% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Radeon HD 7790 and GeForce GTX 860M.
Both graphics cards are popular choices for gaming. When comparing GPUs, consider VRAM capacity, ray tracing performance, power requirements, and price-to-performance ratio for your target gaming resolution (1080p, 1440p, or 4K).
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for Radeon HD 7790 and GeForce GTX 860M

Radeon HD 7790
The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. Core clock: 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.
Technical Specifications
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GeForce GTX 860M
The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.
Technical Specifications
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